Manufacturing · Clarksville, TN

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP ranks #85 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 78 violations across 32 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty55% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$550,438
OSHA penalties: 78
Violations cited: 32
OSHA inspections: #85
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP in Clarksville, TN has been the subject of 32 OSHA workplace inspections and 78 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $550,438. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP 32 times over 9 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 78 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 43 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (12.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $562,675 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection: 55.1%
of violations were serious: #85
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 78 violations across 32 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Hankook Tire Manufactu…

$550,438
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP runs far above peers (34.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$550,438 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP.

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP has 32 OSHA inspections on record and 78 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP ranks #56 at $550,438 current penalty.

How Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP Compares

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP's 2.44 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (34.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-09-22

Last Inspection

2026-03-03

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,201

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 32 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $17,201 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

55.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

29.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$645,850

Current Penalty Amount

$550,438

Penalty Reduction

14.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $95,412 from the initial assessment of $645,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP	Industry Avg
Inspections	32	2.6
Violations	78	8.0
Total Penalty	$550,438	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$17,201	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($550,438 here).

Delaware City Refining Company, LLC $550,653 DE Fuyao Glass America INC. $555,188 OH HBD Thermoid, INC. $544,306 OH Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Incorporated $540,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (32 inspections here).

Bradford White Corporation 32 insp. Middleville, MI Michigan Sugar Company 34 insp. Bay City, MI General Dynamics Nassco 34 insp. San Diego, CA Clipper Seafoods LTD 30 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Delaware City Refining Company, LLC

Delaware City, DE

7 inspections $550,653

Fuyao Glass America INC.

Moraine, OH

11 inspections $555,188

HBD Thermoid, INC.

Bellefontaine, OH

12 inspections $544,306

Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Incorporated

Taunton, MA

2 inspections $540,000

Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.

Houston, TX

2 inspections $562,675

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 78 violations across 32 inspections, including 43 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP have? ▼

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP has 78 OSHA violations on record, including 43 serious, 0 willful, and 23 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $550,438.

How many OSHA inspections has Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP had? ▼

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP has had 32 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-22 and the most recent on 2026-03-03. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP? ▼

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP has been assessed $550,438 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $645,850 (a 14.8% reduction).

Does Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP has 43 serious violations, and 23 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP operate in? ▼

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP ranks #85 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP's total OSHA penalty of $550,438 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (34.9x the average). The employer has 32 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $562,675 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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