Tier 4 Systematic

UNIPRES U.S.A. INC.

📍 201 KIRBY DR, PORTLAND, TN 37148🏭 Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (NAICS 336310)📅 2019-06-05
$37,750.00
Total Penalties
22
Citations
28/100
Risk Score
397
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNIPRES U.S.A. INC. — a motor vehicle gasoline engine and engine parts manufacturing facility located at 201 KIRBY DR, PORTLAND, TN 37148 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-05.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $37,750.00 is more than 5.9× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336310). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 12, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 5, 2019. Of the 22 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $37,750.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,715.91 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (TN)

This facility's $37,750 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336310 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,467.

$12,467
State Avg
$37,750
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 22 Citations
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(01)
Duty to Have Fall Protection
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 6Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 6Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 6Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 6Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 8Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 8Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 8Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(07)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 6Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(05)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 7Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 6Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 4Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 4Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 4Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: November 12, 2019Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in PORTLAND, TN (Broader Sector)

UNIPRES U.S.A. INC. (This Facility)
$37.8K
22 cit.
UNIPRES USA INC
$135.6K
27 cit.
LOWELL INDUSTRIES INC
$72.7K
31 cit.
METAL QUEST INC
$17.5K
18 cit.
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$282.5K
40 cit.
YAMAKAWA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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$217.6K
50 cit.
HANKOOK & COMPANY ES AMERICA CORP.
CLARKSVILLE, TN
$189.2K
45 cit.
VALERO REFINING COMPANY-TENNESSEE LLC
MEMPHIS, TN
$172.9K
58 cit.
Other Inspected Facilities in PORTLAND, TN
YAMAKAWA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
$217.6K
50 cit.
UNIPRES USA INC
$135.6K
27 cit.
LOWELL INDUSTRIES INC
$72.7K
31 cit.
STEVISON HAM COMPANY
$24.8K
133 cit.
METAL QUEST INC
$17.5K
18 cit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was UNIPRES U.S.A. INC. cited for?

UNIPRES U.S.A. INC. received 22 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,750.00. The inspection opened on 2019-06-05.

How much was UNIPRES U.S.A. INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $37,750.00 against UNIPRES U.S.A. INC. in PORTLAND, TN. Average per citation: $1,715.91.

Is UNIPRES U.S.A. INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, UNIPRES U.S.A. INC. has a risk score of 28 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $37,750.00 is above the industry average.