Tennessee retail trade: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to retail trade establishments in Tennessee over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
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
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of retail trade inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 9 | 30% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 8 | 27% |
| TCA 50-3-105(1) | 6 | 20% | |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 5 | 17% |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 5 | 17% |
| 1910.28 | Fall Protection Duty | 4 | 13% |
| 1910.147 | Lockout/Tagout | 4 | 13% |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 4 | 13% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 4 | 13% |
| 1910.133 | Eye & Face Protection | 4 | 13% |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 3 | 10% |
| 1910.138 | Hand Protection | 3 | 10% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 4451: 9 inspections
- NAICS 4441: 4 inspections
- NAICS 4471: 3 inspections
- NAICS 4452: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4412: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4511: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4523: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4421: 2 inspections
Recently cited retail trade establishments
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 Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement.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.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld (individual) | Gallatin | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Midway Trailers, Inc. | Lebanon | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Speedway LLC | Murfreesboro | Aug 17, 2026 | 7 | $7,600 | $7,600 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 21, 2026Contested Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Silverback Cycle Service, LLC | Arlington | Jul 23, 2026 | 5 | $250 | $250 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Lowe's Home Centers, LLC | Gallatin | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $525 | $525 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| 84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership | Hendersonville | Jul 20, 2026 | 3 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Status not determinableAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| FDM Associates Inc. | Rogersville | Jul 16, 2026 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Fabritech Manufacturing, LLC | Morristown | Jul 13, 2026 | 5 | $400 | $400 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Majors Management, LLC | Hermitage | Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | $800 | $800 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Walmart Inc. | Midway | May 26, 2026 | 2 | $6,400 | $6,400 | ContestedAbatement due Jun 8, 2026Contested Jun 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Devarsh Inc. | Sparta | May 19, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Porter's Tire Store | Johnson City | Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| SHS of TN, LLC | Madison | Mar 23, 2026 | 10 | $2,600 | $2,600 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| West Coast Cakery, Inc. | Smyrna | Mar 23, 2026 | 4 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| TMF Investments LLC dba HG Hills | Goodlettsville | Feb 19, 2026 | 8 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Merison's, LLC | Paris | Feb 17, 2026 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Trader Joe's East, Inc. | Nashville | Feb 3, 2026 | 4 | $2,700 | $2,160 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Kroger Co. (the) | Nashville | Jan 16, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Lofton Chevrolet, Inc. | Henderson | Jan 15, 2026 | 1 | $800 | $800 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| C&O of Middle TN, LLC | White Bluff | Dec 15, 2025 | 15 | $3,250 | $2,438 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Williams Mountain Market & Deli | Tellico Plains | Dec 15, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 29, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Bca Foods LLC | Old Hickory | Dec 9, 2025 | 3 | $600 | $600 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 22, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| The Fresh Market, Inc. | Memphis | Nov 18, 2025 | 4 | $3,325 | $3,325 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 1, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Food Lion, LLC | Portland | Nov 5, 2025 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Formal settlementAbatement due Nov 20, 2025Contested Nov 24, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Mountain Motorsports Sevierville | Kodak | Nov 3, 2025 | 3 | $700 | $700 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 17, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Cross Plains Foods, LLC | Cross Plains | Oct 28, 2025 | 16 | $1,900 | $1,900 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 10, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Home Choice Windows & Doors, LLC | Knoxville | Oct 27, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 10, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| A. G. Heins Company, Inc. | Sevierville | Oct 7, 2025 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| LA-Z-Boy Logistics, Inc. | New Tazewell | Oct 7, 2025 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 10, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. | Knoxville | Oct 6, 2025 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 20, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Tennessee
- Accommodation & food services
- Administrative & waste services
- Arts, entertainment & recreation
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care & social assistance
- Manufacturing
- Other services
- Public administration
- Transportation & warehousing
- Utilities
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many retail trade employers in Tennessee were cited by OSHA?
30 retail trade inspections in Tennessee had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 3% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Tennessee retail trade?
The most-cited standards were 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 1910.305 (Wiring Methods), TCA 50-3-105(1).
What is the typical penalty for retail trade employers in Tennessee?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $1,350. Median current penalty: $1,350.