This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Columbus McKinnon Safety Record

Lexington, TN · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 04/12/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Columbus McKinnon in Lexington, Tennessee has 46 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $25,931 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2016.

Columbus McKinnon, located in Lexington, Tennessee, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 46 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 $25,931.

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.

46 Violations
17 Inspections
15 Serious
$25,931 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
30 ($5,196)
Serious?
15 ($18,235)
Repeat?
1 ($2,500)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2005
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1995
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $27,805 in penalties for Columbus McKinnon, later reduced to $25,931 — a 7% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $4,600
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $125
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $2,625
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations $1,085
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $6,435
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/12/2016 Planned? Lexington, TN 5 $4,165
03/23/2015 Referral? Lexington, TN 0 $0
04/25/2011 Planned? Lexington, TN 2 $2,450
04/11/2008 Planned? Lexington, TN 5 $2,100
05/17/2005 Referral? Lexington, TN 0 $0
04/28/2005 Planned? Lexington, TN 13 $13,100
09/09/2002 Planned? Lexington, TN 7 $2,875
03/19/1997 Accident? Lexington, TN 1 $600
12/05/1995 Planned? Lexington, TN 6 $536
07/12/1995 Planned? Lexington, TN 0 $0
01/11/1991 Planned? Lexington, TN 2 $0
06/20/1988 Planned? Lexington, TN 0 $0
12/03/1987 Planned? Lexington, TN 0 $0
04/22/1987 Planned? Lexington, TN 0 $0
08/06/1986 Planned? Lexington, TN 0 $0
12/10/1984 Planned? Lexington, TN 0 $0
06/27/1973 Planned? Lexington, TN 5 $105

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