PML, Inc. has 7 OSHA inspections on record in Tennessee, the first in 2011.
OSHA's last visit started on Nov 16, 2018 after a complaint, in Paris.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 12 citation items: 6 serious and 6 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $20,600 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $19,925, down 3%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.147, lockout/tagout (3 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. PML, Inc. averages $4,906 over 4 cited inspections in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
PML, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company75 County Home Road, Paris, TN 38242 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $2,400 | $1,800 | Feb 5, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $225 | Feb 5, 2019 | Final |
75 County Home Road, Paris, TN 38242 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
75 County Home Road, Paris, TN 38242 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 13, 2017 (fatal): Employee is crushed and killed by mixer arm
At 1:15 p.m. on November 13, 2017, an employee was measuring raw materials for the next batch of rubber to be added to the mixer. The mixer had dumped a batch of rubber into the bucket conveyor and the employee placed his head inside the mixer to check for rubber that was left inside the mixer hopper. The employee's head and upper torso were crushed when the mixer ram came down, resulting in a fatal injury.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,000 | $4,000 | Jan 11, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,000 | $4,000 | Jan 11, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,000 | $4,000 | Jan 11, 2018 | Final |
75 County Home Road, Paris, TN 38242 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,100 | $2,100 | Jun 6, 2016 | Final |
75 County Home Road, Paris, TN 38242 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,250 | $1,250 | Mar 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $125 | $125 | Mar 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $125 | $125 | Mar 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR RULE 800-01-03-.03(27)(B)1. |
Other-than-serious | $2,000 | $2,000 | Mar 14, 2016 | Final |
75 County Home Road, Paris, TN 38242 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $300 | Aug 26, 2014 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 2014 | Closed |
75 County Home Road, Paris, TN 38242 · Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Paris site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 140 workers: 3.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.9 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PML Inc Paris · 2025 | 140 | 5 | 0 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| PML, Inc. Paris · 2021 | 170 | 13 | 4 | 8.1 | 2.9 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)
(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii)
(ii) Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)
(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.