Tennsco Safety Record

Dickson, TN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/05/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Tennsco in Dickson, Tennessee has 148 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 66 classified as serious and $67,815 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2021.

Tennsco in Dickson, 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 Tennsco 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.

66 of the 148 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.

7.4 Tennsco violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
4 Serious (5 yr)
$5,600 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 148 violations, $67,815 in penalties across 20 inspections
148 Total Violations
20 Total Inspections
66 Total Serious
$67,815 Total Penalties
Serious?
4 ($2,800)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($2,800)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 6 inspections (12 total) since 1984
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (10 total) since 1972
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1991
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1972
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1984
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 116 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $83,545 in penalties for Tennsco, later reduced to $67,815 — a 19% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
12 citations $2,725
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
12 citations $550
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
10 citations $7,490
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
10 citations $9,930
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
9 citations $4,165

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/05/2021 Complaint? Dickson, TN 6 $5,600
11/10/2020 Planned? Dickson, TN 2 $4,000
09/11/2018 Complaint? Dickson, TN 4 $6,360
08/22/2018 Referral? Dickson, TN 12 $2,925
07/20/2018 Planned? Dickson, TN 16 $14,760
01/12/2016 Planned? Dickson, TN 4 $2,250
01/10/2012 Planned? Dickson, TN 10 $7,975
02/26/2009 Planned? Dickson, TN 0 $0
10/04/2006 Complaint? Dickson, TN 0 $0
01/07/2005 Planned? Dickson, TN 0 $0
04/23/2002 Planned? Dickson, TN 23 $12,750
12/08/1998 Complaint? Dickson, TN 5 $500
03/06/1997 Planned? Dickson, TN 16 $3,000
10/16/1992 Accident? Dickson, TN 1 $3,500
02/18/1992 Follow-Up? Dickson, TN 0 $0
09/25/1991 Planned? Dickson, TN 17 $3,500
08/09/1984 Complaint? Dickson, TN 20 $300
03/20/1974 Follow-Up? Dickson, TN 0 $0
01/04/1973 Follow-Up? Dickson, TN 0 $0
10/31/1972 Complaint? Dickson, TN 12 $395

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