PENNAKEM LLC is a pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing employer in MEMPHIS, TN. Federal records show 5 OSHA inspections with 17 violations and $36,750 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

PENNAKEM LLC

3324 CHELSEA AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38108

Parent: Penn A Kem, LLC (2 locations)

325320Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

150 employees

Federal Enforcement
5
OSHA inspections
17 violations
$36,750 in penalties
2 fatalities3 National Emphasis Program inspections1 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
1.9
Industry Avg DART
1.4
Self-Reported DART
2.0
Self-Reported TRIR
3.6
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
5
OSHA Violations
17
Total Penalties
$36,750
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
17 years
Last Activity
12yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.3/yr
Violation Rate
1/yr
Violation Severity Mix
100% serious$2,162 avg per violation$7,350 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$36,750 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+1.7
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+0.6
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
2
Accident
1
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 20% of inspections

Peer Comparison

89%
Worse than most peers
vs 20 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
95%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PENNAKEM LLC's OSHA violation history?
PENNAKEM LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $36,750 in total penalties.
How does PENNAKEM LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
PENNAKEM LLC operates in the pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. PENNAKEM LLC's self-reported DART rate is 2.04 compared to an industry average of 1.4.
Has PENNAKEM LLC had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving PENNAKEM LLC.