SUPERIOR STEEL INC
1225 WEISGARBER ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
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Inspection records
Sep 5, 2024#347747925Sep 5, 2024Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#347747925$2,9405 viol.5 violations$2,940 in penalties
Inspection #347747925
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 5, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 5, 2024
- Final Order
- Nov 25, 2024
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 260
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,675
- Penalties on Record
- $2,940
- Site Address
- 5277 N National Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,750 | $1,400 | Oct 21, 2024 | - | Nov 25, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,750 | $1,400 | Oct 21, 2024 | - | Nov 25, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $175 | $140 | Oct 21, 2024 | - | Nov 25, 2024 |
| 02002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 2024 | - | Oct 29, 2024 |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | - | Oct 29, 2024 |
Jun 19, 2017#342408333Jun 19, 2017Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#342408333$5,55010 viol.10 violations$5,550 in penalties
Inspection #342408333
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 2017
- Final Order
- Sep 19, 2017
- Closed
- Dec 20, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,350
- Penalties on Record
- $5,550
- Site Address
- 5277 N National Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 | Oct 2, 2017 | - | Sep 19, 2017 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2017 | - | Sep 19, 2017 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2017 | - | Sep 19, 2017 |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 2017 | - | Sep 19, 2017 |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,450 | $2,450 | Oct 17, 2017 | - | Sep 19, 2017 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 18, 2017#342269586Apr 18, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342269586$8,70010 viol.10 violations$8,700 in penalties
Inspection #342269586
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2017
- Final Order
- Jul 11, 2017
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 257
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,700
- Penalties on Record
- $8,700
- Site Address
- 5277 N National Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is struck by a falling steel beam and fractures kne
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,600 | $3,100 | Jul 11, 2017 | - | Jul 6, 2017 |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2017 | - | Jul 11, 2017 |
| 01002A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B08 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,600 | $3,100 | Jul 11, 2017 | - | Jul 6, 2017 |
| 01002B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2017 | - | Jul 11, 2017 |
| 01003A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 1 | 7 | $2,700 | $0 | Jul 11, 2017 | - | Jul 6, 2017 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 22, 2015#340936772Sep 22, 2015Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340936772$5,55011 viol.11 violations$5,550 in penalties
Inspection #340936772
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 22, 2015
- Final Order
- Dec 31, 2015
- Closed
- May 3, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 219
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,550
- Penalties on Record
- $5,550
- Site Address
- 5277 N. National Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Industry
- 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 13, 2016 | - | Dec 31, 2015 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Jan 13, 2016 | - | Dec 31, 2015 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 2016 | - | Dec 31, 2015 |
| 01002C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 2016 | - | Dec 31, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jan 13, 2016 | - | Dec 31, 2015 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 14, 2009#313115552Apr 14, 2009Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#313115552$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313115552
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2009
- Closed
- Apr 28, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37939
- Industry
- 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Sep 9, 2008#312583719Sep 9, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312583719$1,0504 viol.4 violations$1,050 in penalties
Inspection #312583719
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 2008
- Closed
- Oct 22, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $1,050
- Site Address
- 5225 North National Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Oct 23, 2008 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 2008 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 2008 | - | - |
Aug 12, 2003#306777038Aug 12, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306777038$701 viol.1 violation$70 in penalties
Inspection #306777038
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 12, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 2003
- Closed
- Sep 3, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $70
- Penalties on Record
- $70
- Site Address
- 5225 North National Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 900.609 | Other | 1 | 1 | $70 | $70 | Sep 14, 2003 | - | - |
Sep 16, 2002#305602658Sep 16, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305602658$7501 viol.1 violation$750 in penalties
Inspection #305602658
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 2002
- Closed
- Nov 21, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.300 General Requirements - Tools, Hand and Power OSHA citation code: 19260300 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Oct 30, 2002 | - | - |
Jan 28, 1999#127338325Jan 28, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127338325$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #127338325
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1225 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37919
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.350 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19260350 A09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1999 | - | - |
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About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
9 inspections, 1999 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.