This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Klote International Safety Record

Maryville, TN

F

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

Last inspected 04/16/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Klote International in Maryville, Tennessee has 69 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 31 classified as serious and $22,992 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2002.

Klote International, located in Maryville, Tennessee, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 69 violations on file, 31 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $22,992.

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.

69 Violations
13 Inspections
31 Serious
$22,992 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
37 ($2,252)
Serious?
31 ($15,740)
Willful?
1 ($5,000)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1985
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $62,092 in penalties for Klote International, later reduced to $22,992 — a 63% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $450
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,500
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $5,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/16/2002 Referral? Maryville, TN 15 $4,092
03/21/2002 Planned? Maryville, TN 16 $12,450
01/06/1997 Accident? Maryville, TN 2 $5,000
09/14/1994 Complaint? Maryville, TN 0 $0
09/23/1993 Follow-Up? Maryville, TN 0 $0
10/21/1992 Complaint? Maryville, TN 12 $500
03/05/1990 Monitoring? Maryville, TN 0 $0
12/18/1989 Complaint? Maryville, TN 2 $810
12/01/1989 Complaint? Maryville, TN 4 $140
07/13/1987 Complaint? Maryville, TN 0 $0
01/14/1987 Complaint? Maryville, TN 10 $0
01/14/1987 Complaint? Maryville, TN 2 $0
09/18/1985 Complaint? Maryville, TN 6 $0

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