This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Chevrolet Motor Div Tonawanda Safety Record

Tonawanda, NY

C

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

Last inspected 03/30/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Chevrolet Motor Div Tonawanda in Tonawanda, New York has 42 workplace safety violations across 32 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $3,585 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1974 to 1983.

Chevrolet Motor Div Tonawanda, located in Tonawanda, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 42 violations on file, 15 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,585.

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.

42 Violations
32 Inspections
15 Serious
$3,585 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($185)
Serious?
15 ($2,910)
Repeat?
2 ($490)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1977
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1977
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1974
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1978
OSHA initially proposed $5,175 in penalties for Chevrolet Motor Div Tonawanda, later reduced to $3,585 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $210
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $710
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
4 citations $360
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations $330
1910.0218 OSHA Standard
3 citations $210
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/30/1983 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 1 $350
02/26/1982 Planned? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
12/02/1980 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
09/02/1980 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 1 $0
07/08/1980 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
07/01/1980 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
04/15/1980 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
04/11/1980 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 1 $0
01/15/1980 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 1 $160
12/14/1979 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 1 $200
12/11/1979 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
12/01/1979 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
10/26/1979 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
09/20/1979 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
09/05/1979 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
06/29/1979 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 5 $830
01/23/1979 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
06/19/1978 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
04/21/1978 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 2 $0
04/13/1978 Planned? Tonawanda, NY 17 $630
04/13/1978 Planned? Tonawanda, NY 1 $0
03/15/1978 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
07/27/1977 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
07/13/1977 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
06/01/1977 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 7 $630
04/30/1976 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
08/11/1975 Planned? Tonawanda, NY 3 $720
07/21/1975 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 1 $0
07/21/1975 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
07/09/1975 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
03/04/1975 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
12/02/1974 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 1 $65

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