This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Midland Brake Safety Record

Paris, TN

D

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

Last inspected 01/13/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Midland Brake in Paris, Tennessee has 28 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $4,125 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 1997.

Midland Brake, located in Paris, Tennessee, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 28 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,125.

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.

28 Violations
9 Inspections
7 Serious
$4,125 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
21 ($0)
Serious?
7 ($4,125)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1986
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1993
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $5,950 in penalties for Midland Brake, later reduced to $4,125 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $210
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $2,100
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $360
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/13/1997 Planned? Paris, TN 6 $2,375
01/29/1993 Planned? Paris, TN 7 $600
08/28/1989 Planned? Paris, TN 4 $490
07/28/1989 Complaint? Paris, TN 3 $300
08/26/1988 Planned? Paris, TN 0 $0
05/22/1987 Planned? Paris, TN 4 $0
07/01/1986 Planned? Paris, TN 2 $0
06/18/1985 Follow-Up? Paris, TN 0 $0
05/21/1985 Planned? Paris, TN 2 $360

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