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Transportation & Warehousing · Knoxville, TN

Burkhart Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burkhart Enterprises, INC. ranks #5,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty65% serious
$46,893
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#5,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burkhart Enterprises, INC. in Knoxville, TN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,893. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burkhart Enterprises, INC. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 34 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Garden State Parkway - Swainton Maintenance Yard in Cape May Court House, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $47,000 in current penalties.

6.8
violations per inspection
64.7%
of violations were serious
#5,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (6.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Burkhart Enterprises, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Burkhart Enterprises, INC. runs far above peers (7.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$46,893 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Burkhart Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRANSDEV SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3INGRAM BARGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18DOLGEVILLE CSD BUS G…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17KALAMA EXPORT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CORE-MARK INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2MDV SPARTANNASH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12HOLLINGSWORTH LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND LOGISTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ALLEN DISTRIBUTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2MTA NYCT MICHAEL J Q…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1AVENUE M MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2Burkhart Enterprises…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34
Burkhart Enterprises, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 34 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Burkhart Enterprises, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Burkhart Enterprises, INC. ranks #257 at $46,893 current penalty.

How Burkhart Enterprises, INC. Compares

Burkhart Enterprises, INC.'s 6.80 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-10-23

Last Inspection

2023-03-21

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,379

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $9,379 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

64.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

35.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$65,436

Current Penalty Amount

$46,893

Penalty Reduction

28.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,543 from the initial assessment of $65,436. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Burkhart Enterprises, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Burkhart Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.9
Violations 34 3.2
Total Penalty $46,893 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,379 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Burkhart Enterprises, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,893 here).

Hollingsworth Logistics Management $46,950 MI Garden State Parkway - Swainton Maintenance Yard $47,000 NJ New Jersey Transit Bus Operations $47,000 NJ Interstate Grain Corporation $46,778 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Transdev Services, INC. 5 insp. Norcross, GA American Airlines 5 insp. Philadelphia, PA Ingram Barge Company 5 insp. Columbus, KY Dolgeville CSD Bus Garage 5 insp. Dolgeville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chanelle & Brandos Transport, LLC
Swedesboro, NJ
0 inspections $0
All About Town, Inc
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Hollingsworth Logistics Management
Dearborn, MI
5 inspections $46,950
Garden State Parkway - Swainton Maintenance Yard
Cape May Court House, NJ
4 inspections $47,000
New Jersey Transit Bus Operations
Camden, NJ
3 inspections $47,000

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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 Burkhart Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burkhart Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 5 inspections, including 22 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Burkhart Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Burkhart Enterprises, INC. has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,893.
How many OSHA inspections has Burkhart Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Burkhart Enterprises, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-23 and the most recent on 2023-03-21. This averages 6.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burkhart Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Burkhart Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $46,893 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $65,436 (a 28.3% reduction).
Does Burkhart Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burkhart Enterprises, INC. has 22 serious 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 Burkhart Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Burkhart Enterprises, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 483211). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Burkhart Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Burkhart Enterprises, INC. ranks #5,625 (the top 10% 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 Burkhart Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burkhart Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $46,893 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (7.7x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Garden State Parkway - Swainton Maintenance Yard in Cape May Court House, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $47,000 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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