Depor Industries Safety Record

Portland, TN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/12/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Depor Industries in Portland, Tennessee has 36 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $19,990 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2011 to 2019.

Depor Industries in Portland, 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 Depor Industries 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.

22 of the 36 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.

9.0 Depor Industries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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36 Violations
4 Inspections
22 Serious
$19,990 Penalties
Serious?
22 ($18,050)
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($1,940)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2011
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2011
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2011
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2011
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 36 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $21,050 in penalties for Depor Industries, later reduced to $19,990 — a 5% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
10 citations $2,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $375
TDLW.D RU OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $6,340
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
3 citations $4,020

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Depor Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/12/2019 Complaint? Portland, TN 2 $6,450
08/27/2018 Complaint? Portland, TN 2 $125
10/04/2017 Complaint? Portland, TN 16 $3,875
11/29/2011 Planned? Portland, TN 16 $9,540

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