American Water Heater Safety Record

Johnson City, TN · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 03/26/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Water Heater in Johnson City, Tennessee has 96 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 59 classified as serious and $43,737 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1994 to 2025.

American Water Heater in Johnson City, Tennessee has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places American Water Heater among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

59 of the 96 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Tennessee workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

7.4 American Water Heater violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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16 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
6 Serious (5 yr)
$26,400 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 96 violations, $43,737 in penalties across 13 inspections
96 Total Violations
13 Total Inspections
59 Total Serious
$43,737 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($1,800)
Serious?
6 ($24,600)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1995
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1995
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1995
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1995
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1995
Violations decreased 80% over the past 5 years (16 recent vs 80 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $49,187 in penalties for American Water Heater, later reduced to $43,737 — a 11% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
12 citations $1,600
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
9 citations $2,275
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations $600
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
7 citations $1,000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $15,250

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No workplace accident investigations on file for American Water Heater in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/26/2025 Accident? Johnson City, TN 2 $5,800
01/10/2024 Planned? Johnson City, TN 14 $20,600
06/17/2013 Complaint? Johnson City, TN 0 $0
09/29/2011 Complaint? Johnson City, TN 7 $4,650
04/16/2010 Complaint? Johnson City, TN 0 $0
04/14/2010 Complaint? Johnson City, TN 1 $0
12/06/2006 Complaint? Johnson City, TN 0 $0
12/07/2005 Follow-Up? Johnson City, TN 0 $0
04/12/2005 Complaint? Johnson City, TN 5 $2,100
11/12/2003 Complaint? Johnson City, TN 4 $1,200
10/29/1998 Planned? Johnson City, TN 8 $3,187
09/13/1995 Planned? Johnson City, TN 52 $5,900
04/18/1994 Complaint? Johnson City, TN 3 $300

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