KNOXVILLE SHEET METAL WORKS INC DBA STEEL PLATE FA
3703 PAPERMILL ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
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Inspection records
Dec 2, 2019#344482237Dec 2, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344482237$3001 viol.1 violation$300 in penalties
Inspection #344482237
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 2, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 2019
- Final Order
- Jan 9, 2020
- Closed
- Jan 6, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy 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's finger tips are amputated when crushed by steel
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | TDLWD OSHA citation code: TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.05(1)(A)2 | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | - | Jan 9, 2020 |
Jul 2, 2012#316613462Jul 2, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#316613462$1,68016 viol.16 violations$1,680 in penalties
Inspection #316613462
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 2, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 3, 2012
- Closed
- Jul 17, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $1,680
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $840 | May 10, 2013 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,050 | $840 | Jun 29, 2013 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 2013 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 2013 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 4, 1999#127341592May 4, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#127341592$1,53312 viol.12 violations$1,533 in penalties
Inspection #127341592
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 7, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,533
- Penalties on Record
- $1,533
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- 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 (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $675 | $675 | Aug 4, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Other | 1 | 10 | $225 | $225 | Aug 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04 | Other | 1 | 10 | $225 | $225 | Nov 11, 1999 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $75 | $75 | Nov 11, 1999 | - | - |
| 02003B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 11, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Nov 19, 1997#127331569Nov 19, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127331569$8006 viol.6 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #127331569
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 27, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Feb 10, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Feb 10, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1998 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 27, 1995#120559091Mar 27, 1995Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#120559091$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120559091
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 27, 1995
- Closed
- May 2, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 37
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 900.609 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 90007 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 900.1005 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 900.1102 OSHA citation code: 9001102 B | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1995 | - | - |
Mar 4, 1993#120564281Mar 4, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#120564281$8006 viol.6 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #120564281
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 1993
- Closed
- Apr 27, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Mar 31, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Mar 31, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Mar 31, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Mar 31, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 17, 1989#108206376Feb 17, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#108206376$804 viol.4 violations$80 in penalties
Inspection #108206376
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 17, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 24, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 36
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $80
- Penalties on Record
- $80
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $80 | $80 | Mar 9, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Other | 4 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID | Other | 2 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1989 | - | - |
Feb 8, 1989#108207929Feb 8, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#108207929$18010 viol.10 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #108207929
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 17, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- 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 (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $120 | $120 | Feb 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1989 | - | - |
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.
Dec 3, 1986#3224458Dec 3, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#3224458$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #3224458
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 2, 1987
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
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- 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.
Jul 16, 1985#3222999Jul 16, 1985Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#3222999$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #3222999
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 1985
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3703 Papermill Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
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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.
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