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COLUMBIA MACHINE WORKS INC
$16,651
penalties
65
viol.
8
insp.

COLUMBIA MACHINE WORKS INC

INDUSTRIAL PARK, COLUMBIA, TN 38401

Inspections
8
May 1986 to May 2026 · 4 safety, 4 health
Violations
65
across 8 inspections
Penalties on record
$16,651
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 40Willful 0Repeat 0Other 25

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Inspection records

May 12, 2026Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#348930868$1,65015 viol.

Inspection #348930868

Dates

Opened
May 12, 2026
Closing Conference Date
May 12, 2026
Final Order
Jul 22, 2026
Closed
Jul 28, 2026

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
75
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
15
Violation Types
15 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,650
Penalties on Record
$1,650
Site Address
1940 Oakland Parkway, Columbia, TN 38401
Industry
332710 Machine Shops

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 (6 of 15 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02
Serious12$900$900Aug 5, 2026-Jul 22, 2026
01001B1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04
Serious12$0$0Aug 5, 2026-Jul 22, 2026
01001C1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 I
Serious12$0$0Aug 5, 2026-Jul 22, 2026
01001D1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 I
Serious12$0$0Aug 5, 2026-Jul 22, 2026
01001E1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 II
Serious12$0$0Aug 5, 2026-Jul 22, 2026
01001F1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 III
Serious12$0$0Aug 5, 2026-Jul 22, 2026

Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jan 15, 2020Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#344560552$3,6004 viol.

Inspection #344560552

Dates

Opened
Jan 15, 2020
Closing Conference Date
Jan 15, 2020
Final Order
Apr 14, 2020
Closed
Apr 22, 2020

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
70

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,600
Penalties on Record
$3,600
Site Address
1940 Oakland Parkway, Columbia, TN 38401
Industry
332710 Machine Shops

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001TCA
OSHA citation code: TCA 50-3-105(1)
Serious12$1,400$1,400Apr 14, 2020-Apr 14, 2020
010021910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 A04
Serious12$1,200$1,200Apr 6, 2020-Apr 14, 2020
010031910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Serious12$600$600Apr 6, 2020-Apr 14, 2020
02001TDLWD
OSHA citation code: TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.05(1)(A)2
Other11$400$400Apr 6, 2020-Apr 14, 2020
Jan 26, 2016Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#341202869$5,10011 viol.

Inspection #341202869

Dates

Opened
Jan 26, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Jan 26, 2016
Final Order
Mar 13, 2016
Closed
May 17, 2016

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
83

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,100
Penalties on Record
$5,100
Site Address
1940 Oakland Parkway, Columbia, TN 38401
Industry
332710 Machine Shops

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 (6 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I
Serious11$900$900Mar 13, 2016-Mar 13, 2016
010021910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV
Serious22$900$900Mar 13, 2016-Mar 13, 2016
010031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09
Serious11$900$900Mar 13, 2016-Mar 13, 2016
010041910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious12$750$750Mar 13, 2016-Mar 13, 2016
010051910.243
Guarding of Portable Powered Tools
OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01
Serious11$600$600Mar 3, 2016-Mar 13, 2016
010061910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II
Serious11$600$600Mar 3, 2016-Mar 13, 2016

Showing the 6 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.

Jun 4, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#316605567$4,50011 viol.

Inspection #316605567

Dates

Opened
Jun 4, 2012
Closing Conference Date
Jun 4, 2012
Closed
Sep 28, 2012

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
88
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
8 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$4,500
Penalties on Record
$4,500
Site Address
1940 Oakland Pkwy, Columbia, TN 38401
Industry
333298

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.

Violations

Violation list (6 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I
Serious11$750$750Sep 25, 2012--
010021910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 II
Serious11$750$750Sep 25, 2012--
010031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV
Serious11$750$750Sep 25, 2012--
01004A1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09
Serious11$750$750Sep 25, 2012--
01004B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02
Serious11$0$0Sep 25, 2012--
010051910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02
Serious11$750$750Sep 25, 2012--

Showing the 6 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.

Feb 2, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#316382761$6005 viol.

Inspection #316382761

Dates

Opened
Feb 2, 2012
Closing Conference Date
Feb 2, 2012
Closed
Jul 2, 2012

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
76

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$600
Penalties on Record
$600
Site Address
1940 Oakland Pkwy, Columbia, TN 38401
Industry
332510 Hardware 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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01
Serious11$600$600Jul 2, 2012--
01001B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Serious11$0$0Jul 2, 2012--
01001C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02
Serious11$0$0Jul 2, 2012--
01001D1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I
Serious11$0$0Jul 2, 2012--
02001900.602Other12$0$0Jun 9, 2012--
May 25, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303501696$1,20112 viol.

Inspection #303501696

Dates

Opened
May 25, 2000
Closing Conference Date
May 25, 2000
Closed
Sep 11, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
56
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
3 serious, 9 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,201
Penalties on Record
$1,201
Site Address
919 North James Campbell Blvd, Columbia, TN 38402
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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 (6 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01
Serious17$375$375Aug 29, 2000--
01002A1910.253
Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II
Serious47$600$600Aug 18, 2000--
01002B1910.253
Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV
Serious27$0$0Aug 18, 2000--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01
Other37$0$0Aug 19, 2000--
020021910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 F01
Other27$0$0Aug 19, 2000--
02003A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02
Other17$113$113Aug 19, 2000--

Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jan 9, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114511777$07 viol.

Inspection #114511777

Dates

Opened
Jan 9, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Jan 9, 1992
Closed
Feb 18, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
45

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
7 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
909 N. James Campbell Blvd., Columbia, TN 38402
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 (6 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other110$0$0Feb 21, 1992--
010021910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06
Other110$0$0Feb 21, 1992--
010031910.110
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III
Other11$0$0Feb 3, 1992--
010041910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Other11$0$0Feb 21, 1992--
010051910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F01 IV
Other11$0$0Jan 20, 1992--
010061910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V
Other11$0$0Jan 20, 1992--

Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 15, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#18448035$00 viol.

Inspection #18448035

Dates

Opened
May 15, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Jul 2, 1986
Closed
Jul 3, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
32

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Industrial Park, Columbia, TN 38401
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.

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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.

Standards cited

1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces13 citations · $900
1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials10 citations · $6,450
1910.134Respiratory Protection6 citations · $1,350

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