This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Yamakawa Manufacturing Corporation of America Safety Record

Portland, TN

F

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

Last inspected 09/16/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Yamakawa Manufacturing Corporation of America in Portland, Tennessee has 50 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $217,625 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 1996.

Yamakawa Manufacturing Corporation of America, located in Portland, 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 50 violations on file, 20 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $217,625.

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.

50 Violations
8 Inspections
20 Serious
$217,625 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($1,400)
Serious?
20 ($36,025)
Willful?
3 ($165,000)
Repeat?
2 ($15,200)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1993
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1993
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1993
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $316,175 in penalties for Yamakawa Manufacturing Corporation of America, later reduced to $217,625 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations $1,500
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
6 citations $25,600
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $700
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $500
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $168,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/16/1996 Complaint? Portland, TN 0 $0
02/15/1995 Follow-Up? Portland, TN 0 $0
11/14/1994 Complaint? Portland, TN 21 $16,000
11/03/1994 Accident? Portland, TN 7 $195,000
09/28/1993 Referral? Portland, TN 4 $500
09/20/1993 Complaint? Portland, TN 3 $825
03/04/1993 Planned? Portland, TN 11 $3,400
01/15/1992 Planned? Portland, TN 4 $1,900

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