Kayline Safety Record

Cleveland, TN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/13/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Kayline in Cleveland, Tennessee has 39 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $22,185 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2022.

Kayline in Cleveland, 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 Kayline 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.

9 of the 39 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 Kayline violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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10 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$5,350 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 39 violations, $22,185 in penalties across 8 inspections
39 Total Violations
8 Total Inspections
9 Total Serious
$22,185 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($1,500)
Serious?
2 ($3,250)
Repeat?
1 ($600)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1991
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1986
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1986
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1973
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1973
Violations decreased 66% over the past 5 years (10 recent vs 29 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $22,385 in penalties for Kayline, later reduced to $22,185 — a 1% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $1,600
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
6 citations $200
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $875
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $10,000
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $45

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Kayline in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/13/2022 Planned? Cleveland, TN 10 $5,350
03/25/2020 Referral? Cleveland, TN 9 $16,500
03/04/1992 Monitoring? Cleveland, TN 0 $0
07/16/1991 Planned? Cleveland, TN 12 $200
09/07/1988 Complaint? Cleveland, TN 0 $0
04/08/1986 Planned? Cleveland, TN 4 $0
06/18/1973 Follow-Up? Cleveland, TN 0 $0
04/03/1973 Planned? Cleveland, TN 4 $135

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