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Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC ranks #7,198 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$39,304
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,198
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC in Selma, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,304. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,198 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Euro Marble & Granite in Deer Park, NY is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $2,270 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#7,198
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$39,304 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LA TERRA FINA USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PRINCE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WM. STEINEN MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COASTAL PLATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40CARDINAL SCALE MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PARAGON TEMPERED GLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CARROLLTON WOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CENTER ETHANOL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SK TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PHELPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE SHREDDER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21HART - CLAYTON INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CBC LATROBE ACQUISIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUSCON, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ILLINOIS FABRICATORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17IRRITEC USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2G.C. EVANS SALES & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17RIVERSIDE MARINE IND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Zilkha Biomass Selma…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC ranks #3,627 at $39,304 current penalty.

How Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC Compares

Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-02-11

Last Inspection

2016-12-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,101

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $13,101 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$56,490

Current Penalty Amount

$39,304

Penalty Reduction

30.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,186 from the initial assessment of $56,490. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $39,304 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,101 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,304 here).

SS Industries Holdings INC. $39,311 PA Atco Products, INC. $39,296 TX Ouachita Machine Works $39,313 LA Valley CO-Op Oil Mill $39,284 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Romeoville, IL LA Terra Fina USA, LLC 3 insp. Union City, CA Prince Industries INC. 3 insp. Batavia, IL WM. Steinen MFG. CO. 3 insp. Parsippany, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

SS Industries Holdings INC.
Collegeville, PA
2 inspections $39,311
Atco Products, INC.
Ferris, TX
3 inspections $39,296
Ouachita Machine Works
West Monroe, LA
2 inspections $39,313
Euro Marble & Granite
Deer Park, NY
1 inspections $2,270
PBBS Equipment Corporation
Menomonee Falls, WI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC have? ▼
Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,304.
How many OSHA inspections has Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC had? ▼
Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-11 and the most recent on 2016-12-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC? ▼
Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC has been assessed $39,304 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,490 (a 30.4% reduction).
Does Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC operate in? ▼
Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC ranks #7,198 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Zilkha Biomass Selma, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $39,304 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Euro Marble & Granite in Deer Park, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,270 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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