This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Designers Safety Record

Knightstown, IN · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 05/12/2005

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Designers in Knightstown, Indiana has 33 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $4,070 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2005.

American Designers, located in Knightstown, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 33 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,070.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

33 Violations
6 Inspections
16 Serious
$4,070 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($0)
Serious?
16 ($4,070)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1984
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1993
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1984
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1984
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $4,990 in penalties for American Designers, later reduced to $4,070 — a 18% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
10 citations $2,485
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $375
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $525
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/12/2005 Planned? Knightstown, IN 0 $0
05/10/2000 Planned? Knightstown, IN 13 $870
09/17/1993 Planned? Knightstown, IN 7 $2,625
06/24/1992 Planned? Knightstown, IN 3 $525
03/10/1987 Planned? Knightstown, IN 0 $0
06/11/1984 Planned? Knightstown, IN 10 $50

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