Knoxville, TN
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Knoxville, TN has 289 employers tracked by OSHA with 296 total inspections and $808K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Knoxville
Workplace safety enforcement records in Knoxville, TN span 289 employers and 296 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,023 violations — a rate of 3.46 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $808K, averaging $3K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: RPM Drywall alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 1,023 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Knoxville typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 289 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Knoxville
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPM Drywall Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Transportation & Warehousing | 7 | 22 | $153K |
| 3 | Dalthan Cole and Jason Dunway Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Alliance Worldwide Distributing Other Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Rutledge Pike Electric Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Anaba Northshore Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Allied Universal Security Services Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Senor Taco Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | Land Maintenance & Development Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Downtown Marriott-Knoxville Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Knoxville, TN
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Women's Health | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Geo Hair Lab | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Raceway Gas Station | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| PROFFITT & SONS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| MELALEUCA, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| Mr. Handyman of Knoxville | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Acts Fleet Maintenance | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Corporate Food Services | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| GUEST HOUSE INN & SUITES | Accommodation & Food Services | 1 | $400 |
| KEY SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| Knoxville Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Betz & Baril | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Express Employment | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| WAKEFIELD CORPORATION (THE) | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Wireless Solutions # 502 | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Morning Star Child Development Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Tracy's Learning Center | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Heritage Termite & Pest Service Inc. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| UNITED SERVICES INC | Construction | 3 | $1K |
| HOA Manangement | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| ETHRA | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Comfort Suites East | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| THE AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $1K |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES - KNOXVILLE INC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $1K |
| ARC Knox County | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Great Starts Nursery | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| TOWN CREEK LANDSCAPES, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| Munitions Management Group, LLC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Wireless Solutions # 506 | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| USPS | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Cash One | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| Parkview Independent Living | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Parkway Dental | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Middlebrook Liquor Store | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| ERECTION SPECIALISTS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $900 |
| QUALITY MACHINE & WELDING CO INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $840 |
| FRESENIUS USA MANUFACTURING, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $800 |
| WASCO, INC. | Construction | 3 | $750 |
| RAYCO PAINTING, INC | Construction | 2 | $600 |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $400 |
| DEL-AIR MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | Construction | 2 | $250 |
| WEST KNOX UTILITY-WATER | Utilities | 3 | $0 |
| HALLSDALE POWELL UTILITY-JOBSITE | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| JOHNSON & GALYON INC | Construction | 4 | $0 |
| AMP TORCHING LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $0 |
| KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY-WAREHOUSE | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| FIRST UTILITY KNOX CO-ADMINISTRATION | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY-WATER | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
