This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Williams Steel Safety Record

Jackson, TN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/25/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Williams Steel in Jackson, Tennessee has 94 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 40 classified as serious and $25,530 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2013.

Williams Steel, located in Jackson, Tennessee, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 94 violations on file, 40 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $25,530.

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.

94 Violations
17 Inspections
40 Serious
$25,530 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
54 ($4,655)
Serious?
40 ($20,875)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1986
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1986
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2004
OSHA initially proposed $31,655 in penalties for Williams Steel, later reduced to $25,530 — a 19% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $300
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
7 citations $1,700
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $1,200
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
5 citations $575
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations $1,075
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/25/2013 Planned? Jackson, TN 24 $10,000
02/26/2010 Referral? Jackson, TN 0 $0
02/17/2010 Planned? Jackson, TN 6 $3,700
06/15/2009 Planned? Jackson, TN 7 $1,800
03/21/2006 Planned? Jackson, TN 1 $100
06/03/2004 Planned? Jackson, TN 25 $5,850
12/14/2001 Planned? Jackson, TN 5 $2,900
02/26/1997 Planned? Jackson, TN 7 $800
01/29/1991 Planned? Jackson, TN 2 $0
04/06/1989 Follow-Up? Jackson, TN 0 $0
10/13/1988 Planned? Jackson, TN 0 $0
08/26/1988 Planned? Jackson, TN 4 $250
09/10/1986 Planned? Jackson, TN 6 $0
07/31/1985 Planned? Jackson, TN 2 $0
06/27/1984 Planned? Jackson, TN 0 $0
03/07/1973 Follow-Up? Jackson, TN 0 $0
01/22/1973 Planned? Jackson, TN 5 $130

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