Citation Atlas

Tennessee OSHA citations and inspections

Data as of October 5, 2026

Weekly digest of OSHA citations issued to employers in Tennessee, inspections opened recently, and the standards and industries cited most. Tennessee is covered by State Plan (private and public sector). The most-cited industry in the last 12 months was construction.

1,143inspections cited, last 12 months
4,447alleged violation items
$600median initial penalty per inspection
3%of cited inspections contested
165inspections opened, last 60 days, no citations yet

Recently issued citations: week of Aug 31, 2026

19 inspections with citations issued in the week of Aug 31, 2026, the most recent week with published records. Open this week's digest.

About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.

EstablishmentLocationIssuedStandards citedAlleged itemsInitial penaltyCurrent penaltyStatus and deadlinesSource
Misa Metal Processing, Inc. Portland Sep 2, 2026 TCA 50-3-105(1)1 $5,400 $5,400 Final orderAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 osha.gov
Name withheld (individual) Springfield Sep 2, 2026 TDLWD RULE 800-01-04-.23(4)(A), 1926.1053(b)(1), 1926.1053(a)(1), 1926.501(b)(11) +2 more6 $3,600 $3,600 Final orderAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 osha.gov
Name withheld (individual) Gallatin Sep 2, 2026 TDLWD RULE 800-01-04-.23(4)(A), 1926.501(b)(10)2 $1,450 $1,450 Final orderAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 osha.gov
My 6 Construction LLC Gray Sep 1, 2026 1926.602(c)(1)(ii), 1926.760(a)(1), 1926.1053(b)(1), TDLWD RULE 800-01-04-.23(4)(A) +5 more9 $20,800 $20,800 Final orderAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 osha.gov
Casey Construction, Inc. Kingsport Sep 1, 2026 TDLWD RULE 800-01-04-.23(4)(A), 1926.503(a)(1), 1926.501(b)(1), 1926.454(a) +1 more5 $3,300 $3,300 Final orderAbatement due Jan 22, 2026 osha.gov
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC La Follette Aug 31, 2026 1926.651(c)(2), 1926.651(j)(2), 1926.651(k)(2), 1926.652(a)(1)4 $205,000 $205,000 ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Sep 3, 2026 osha.gov
First Carpentry LLC Lebanon Aug 31, 2026 1926.1053(b)(1), 1926.1053(b)(4), 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii), 1910.1200(e)(1) +5 more9 $3,700 $3,700 Final orderAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 osha.gov
Martin - Police Department Martin Aug 31, 2026 1910.1200(h)(1), 1910.1200(g)(1), 1910.1200(e)(1)3 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
Bradley County - Ema Cleveland Aug 31, 2026 1910.303(f)(2), 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)2 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
Bradley County - Fire Station 13 Cleveland Aug 31, 2026 1910.303(b)(2), 1910.304(g)(5), 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A)3 $0 $0 Final order osha.gov
Ardmore - Parks and Recreation Ardmore Aug 31, 2026 TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.07, 1910.1200(g)(1), 1910.305(b)(2)(i), 1910.303(b)(2) +7 more11 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
McNairy County - Library Selmer Aug 31, 2026 1910.1200(h)(1), 1910.1200(e)(1), 1910.305(b)(2)(i), 1910.37(b)(2) +1 more5 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
McNairy County - Highway Department Selmer Aug 31, 2026 1910.147(c)(6)(i), 1910.215(b)(9), 1910.1200(g)(1)3 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
Campbell County - RV Park La Follette Aug 31, 2026 1910.305(b)(1)(ii)1 $0 $0 Final order osha.gov
Pegram - Fire Department Pegram Aug 31, 2026 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv), 1910.134(f)(2)2 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
Jefferson City - Public Works Jefferson City Aug 31, 2026 TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.05(1)(A)2, 1910.135(a)(1), 1910.132(a)3 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
Martin - Parks Maintenance Martin Aug 31, 2026 1910.1200(h)(1), 1910.1200(g)(1), 1910.1200(e)(1), 1910.305(b)(2)(i) +2 more6 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
Soddy Daisy - Police Department Soddy Daisy Aug 31, 2026 TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.07, 1910.1200(e)(1), 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A), 1910.106(g)(9) +1 more5 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov
Soddy Daisy - Public Works Soddy Daisy Aug 31, 2026 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii), 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), 1910.157(c)(1), 1910.304(g)(5)4 $0 $0 Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 osha.gov

Weekly digest archive

Inspections recently opened

These inspections were opened in the last 60 days and have no citations in the public data yet. An inspection can follow a complaint, referral, program or random selection; opening an inspection does not mean any violation was found.

165 inspections opened in Tennessee in the last 60 days have no citations yet (6 opened in the last 14 days). By industry: Construction 40, Public administration 27, Manufacturing 25, Utilities 11, Transportation & warehousing 9, Retail trade 8.

EstablishmentCityIndustryOpenedSource
Framing Construction, LLCLebanonConstructionSep 23, 2026osha.gov
A Step Above Seamless Guttering LLCKingsportConstructionSep 23, 2026osha.gov
Ferrous Processing and Trading CompanyShelbyvilleWholesale tradeSep 22, 2026osha.gov
Wagner Meinert, LLCNashvilleWholesale tradeSep 22, 2026osha.gov
Wolf Tree Inc.SeviervilleAdministrative & waste servicesSep 21, 2026osha.gov
 The 5 most recent of 165. The other 160 are in the subscriber alert.

Citations by month

Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.

Most-cited standards in Tennessee

StandardTopicInspectionsItems
1910.1200Hazard Communication318599
1910.303Electrical General218270
1910.305Wiring Methods213302
1910.157Fire Extinguishers163215
1926.501Fall Protection108116
1910.151First Aid107111
1910.147Lockout/Tagout98136
TCA 50-3-105(1)95105
1910.1030Bloodborne Pathogens81231
1910.178Forklifts76144
TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.077575
1910.212Machine Guarding7083
1910.134Respiratory Protection68161
1910.37Exit Route Maintenance6679
1910.215Abrasive Wheels5580
 State Plan states may cite state-specific codes, shown as recorded.

By industry

IndustryInspections citedMedian initial penalty
Construction311$2,000
Manufacturing217$2,800
Public administration158$0
Utilities87$0
Educational services58$0
Health care & social assistance51$350
Administrative & waste services49$0
Other services46$0
Retail trade30$1,350
Accommodation & food services28$1,950
Arts, entertainment & recreation28$0
Wholesale trade27$1,600
Transportation & warehousing24$1,575
Information10$0
Professional & technical services9$700
Real estate & rental5$3,850
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4$0
Finance & insurance1$300

Largest proposed penalties

EstablishmentLocationIssuedStandards citedAlleged itemsInitial penaltyCurrent penaltyStatus and deadlinesSource
Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC Mc Ewen Apr 7, 2026 1910.119(n), 1910.119(g)(3), 1910.119(g)(1)(i), 1910.119(f)(4) +96 more100 $3,133,900 $3,133,900 ContestedAbatement due Apr 17, 2026Contested Apr 27, 2026 osha.gov
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC Maynardville May 27, 2026 1926.652(a)(1), 1926.651(k)(1), 1926.21(b)(2)3 $210,000 $210,000 ContestedAbatement due Jun 11, 2026Contested Jun 16, 2026 osha.gov
Norris Bros. Excavating LLC La Follette Aug 31, 2026 1926.651(c)(2), 1926.651(j)(2), 1926.651(k)(2), 1926.652(a)(1)4 $205,000 $205,000 ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Sep 3, 2026 osha.gov
Creative Masonry, Inc. Jonesborough Jan 15, 2026 1926.451(c)(3), 1926.451(c)(1)(ii), 1926.451(g)(4)(i), 1926.451(f)(7) +3 more7 $131,400 $131,400 Final orderAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 osha.gov
Name withheld (individual) Manchester Dec 3, 2025 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D), 1910.303(f)(2), 1910.305(b)(1)(ii), 1910.305(b)(2)(i) +8 more12 $35,750 $35,750 Final orderAbatement due Dec 18, 2025 osha.gov
Servitech Industries, Inc. Nashville Jun 23, 2026 TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.07, 1910.1200(h)(1), 1910.134(k)(5), 1910.134(h)(2)(i) +18 more22 $28,500 $21,375 Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 osha.gov
Cleary Construction, Incorporated Hixson Feb 3, 2026 1926.1053(b)(15), 1926.1053(b)(6), 1926.652(g)(2), 1926.652(e)(1)(i) +5 more9 $28,300 $22,300 Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 osha.gov
LGC Global Energy FM, LLC Chattanooga Nov 18, 2025 1910.146(f)(8), 1910.146(f)(7), 1910.146(e)(5)(i), 1910.146(e)(4) +8 more12 $23,850 $23,850 Final orderAbatement due Dec 1, 2025 osha.gov
My 6 Construction LLC Gray Sep 1, 2026 1926.602(c)(1)(ii), 1926.760(a)(1), 1926.1053(b)(1), TDLWD RULE 800-01-04-.23(4)(A) +5 more9 $20,800 $20,800 Final orderAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 osha.gov
Covoro Mining Solutions LLC Memphis Feb 4, 2026 TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.05(1)(A)2, 1910.141(a)(5), 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii), 1910.151(b) +5 more9 $20,475 $15,400 Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 11, 2026 osha.gov
Ten largest initial penalties in the last 12 months. Compare with the current penalty and status.

Questions

How many OSHA citations were issued in Tennessee in the last 12 months?

1,143 inspections in Tennessee had citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, with 4,447 alleged violation items in the public data as of October 5, 2026.

Who enforces workplace safety in Tennessee?

Tennessee is covered by State Plan (private and public sector). State Plan states may cite their own state standards in addition to federal 29 CFR standards.

What are the most-cited standards in Tennessee?

The most-cited standards were 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1910.303 (Electrical General), 1910.305 (Wiring Methods).

What is the typical OSHA penalty in Tennessee?

The median initial (proposed) penalty per cited inspection was $600; the median current penalty was $600. 3% of cited inspections had at least one item still under contest.

How current is this Tennessee data?

Records are rebuilt weekly from DOL bulk data. Citations appear about a month after issuance (newest issuance date in this snapshot: Sep 3, 2026). Newly opened inspections appear within a few weeks of opening.