Establishment profile
CALDWELL TANKS, INC.
4000 TOWER RD, OKOLONA, KY, 40219
332313 — Plate Work Manufacturing
EIN 610148890
Summary
CALDWELL TANKS, INC. has accumulated 22 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $1,125 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 440 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CALDWELL TANKS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $1,125 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 G01 V | 3 | 3 | — | Jul 1988 | Feb 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C01 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H01 | 1 | 1 | $45 | Feb 1973 | Feb 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 D01 | 1 | 1 | $35 | Feb 1973 | Feb 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $35 | Feb 1973 | Feb 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B03 | 1 | 1 | $35 | Feb 1973 | Feb 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2001 | Feb 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2001 | Feb 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 C07 IIIB | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 K01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 L01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IVC | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1988 | Jul 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1973 | Feb 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1973 | Feb 1973 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3323 within KY. Peer group: 440 employers. This establishment has 22 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 240 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CALDWELL TANKS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CALDWELL TANKS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in KY — for CALDWELL TANKS, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CALDWELL TANKS, INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 2 citations · 2 contractor · $200 proposed / $200 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8247322 | CE#4 Loadout Pike, KY contractor: Caldwell Tanks Inc | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8247321 | CE#4 Loadout Pike, KY contractor: Caldwell Tanks Inc | Jul 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CALDWELL TANKS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CALDWELL TANKS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CALDWELL TANKS INC 4000 TOWER RD · LOUISVILLE, KY, 40219 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 4 | 0 | — | Mar 2026 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CALDWELL TANKS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseWATER STORAGE TANK COMPLETEDcontract · Last action 2011-12-28$2,587,203
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 237110 - WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2011-12-28. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-11 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-03-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-08-04 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-08-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-01-08 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-12-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-05-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-10-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-06-04 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $975 | |
| 1988-06-08 | Complaint | 7 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-27 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-01-15 | Planned | 6 | — | $150 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- CLEVELAND WELDING & EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.BARDSTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
- N S T METALS, INC.LOUISVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- W W WELDING INCORPORATEDFRENCHBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CALDWELL TANKS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CALDWELL TANKS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- CALDWELL TANKS, INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 22 violations and $1,125 in total penalties.
- How does CALDWELL TANKS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CALDWELL TANKS, INC. operates in the plate work manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.8. CALDWELL TANKS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 1.77 compared to an industry average of 1.9.