This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Research & Knitting Safety Record

Cleveland, TN

F

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

Last inspected 02/16/2001

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Research & Knitting in Cleveland, Tennessee has 29 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2001.

American Research & Knitting, located in Cleveland, Tennessee, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. 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 29 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers.

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.

29 Violations
3 Inspections
2 Serious
$0 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($0)
Serious?
2 ($0)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1986
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1986
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1986
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/16/2001 Complaint? Cleveland, TN 19 $0
10/15/1987 Referral? Cleveland, TN 3 $0
01/06/1986 Planned? Cleveland, TN 7 $0

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