Bristol Metals Safety Record

Bristol, TN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/03/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bristol Metals in Bristol, Tennessee has 69 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $16,638 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2023.

Bristol Metals in Bristol, 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 Bristol Metals 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.

21 of the 69 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.

4.9 Bristol Metals violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
4 Serious (5 yr)
$1,250 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 69 violations, $16,638 in penalties across 14 inspections
69 Total Violations
14 Total Inspections
21 Total Serious
$16,638 Total Penalties
Serious?
4 ($1,250)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1988
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1984
Violations decreased 94% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 65 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $21,250 in penalties for Bristol Metals, later reduced to $16,638 — a 22% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $300
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $2,475
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $500
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
5 citations $100
1910.1026 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,250

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Bristol Metals in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/03/2023 Complaint? Bristol, TN 4 $1,250
05/01/2023 Complaint? Bristol, TN 0 $0
03/15/2019 Complaint? Bristol, TN 3 $3,800
08/12/2014 Complaint? Bristol, TN 1 $2,100
10/15/2004 Referral? Bristol, TN 1 $100
08/10/2004 Planned? Bristol, TN 12 $4,513
01/03/2001 Planned? Bristol, TN 9 $250
05/27/1997 Planned? Bristol, TN 14 $4,625
06/01/1992 Complaint? Bristol, TN 0 $0
05/14/1992 Complaint? Bristol, TN 4 $0
03/09/1992 Planned? Bristol, TN 8 $0
07/02/1991 Planned? Bristol, TN 2 $0
05/17/1988 Planned? Bristol, TN 7 $0
04/19/1984 Planned? Bristol, TN 4 $0

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