Tower Automotive Safety Record
Kendallville, IN · Manufacturing
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 08/04/2003
According to OSHA enforcement records, Tower Automotive in Kendallville, Indiana has 61 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 33 classified as serious and $26,295 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1996 to 2003.
About This Safety Record
Tower Automotive, located in Kendallville, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 61 violations on file, 33 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $26,295.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2003 | Accident? | Kendallville, IN | 1 | $0 |
| 04/08/2002 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 3 | $820 |
| 02/05/2002 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 2 | $1,310 |
| 04/16/2001 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 1 | $1,310 |
| 03/14/2001 | Accident? | Kendallville, IN | 1 | $2,500 |
| 12/08/2000 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 16 | $4,305 |
| 08/09/2000 | Planned? | Kendallville, IN | 8 | $2,425 |
| 07/27/2000 | Planned? | Kendallville, IN | 7 | $4,375 |
| 08/10/1999 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 1 | $1,750 |
| 04/19/1999 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 5 | $2,500 |
| 04/27/1998 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 2 | $1,500 |
| 05/20/1997 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 0 | $0 |
| 09/11/1996 | Complaint? | Kendallville, IN | 14 | $3,500 |
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