Royal Metal Powders Safety Record

Maryville, TN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/26/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Royal Metal Powders in Maryville, Tennessee has 33 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $6,550 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2014 to 2023.

Royal Metal Powders in Maryville, 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 Royal Metal Powders 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.

28 of the 33 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.

6.6 Royal Metal Powders violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
6 Serious (5 yr)
$2,800 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 33 violations, $6,550 in penalties across 5 inspections
33 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
28 Total Serious
$6,550 Total Penalties
Serious?
6 ($2,800)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2014
Violations decreased 78% over the past 5 years (6 recent vs 27 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $7,750 in penalties for Royal Metal Powders, later reduced to $6,550 — a 15% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
16 citations $1,200
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $3,350
TDLW.D RU OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $1,400
1000.702 OSHA Standard
2 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Royal Metal Powders in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/26/2023 Complaint? Maryville, TN 0 $0
01/26/2023 Complaint? Maryville, TN 6 $2,800
12/15/2015 Monitoring? Maryville, TN 0 $0
03/18/2015 Monitoring? Maryville, TN 0 $0
04/29/2014 Planned? Maryville, TN 27 $3,750

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