W D Harless Company Safety Record
Blountville, TN
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 04/08/1996
According to OSHA enforcement records, W D Harless Company in Blountville, Tennessee has 12 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $950 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 1996.
About This Safety Record
W D Harless Company, located in Blountville, Tennessee, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 12 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $950.
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
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/1996 | Planned? | Blountville, TN | 1 | $200 |
| 11/07/1988 | Follow-Up? | Blountville, TN | 0 | $0 |
| 10/07/1988 | Planned? | Blountville, TN | 10 | $750 |
| 04/16/1987 | Planned? | Blountville, TN | 1 | $0 |
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