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Transportation & Warehousing · Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC ranks #6,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 54 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty81% serious
$43,550
OSHA penalties
54
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 54 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 54 violations, averaging 27.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 44 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arrow Prestige Limousine & Coach in Warwick, RI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

27.0
violations per inspection
81.5%
of violations were serious
#6,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 54 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (27.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$43,550 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%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SYSCO ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43EXEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HALCO LIGHTING TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24TRANSTAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GL PACK, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SSA SAN JUAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2XPO LOGISTICS FREIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EXPRESS FREIGHT HAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHIPPERS GROUP THREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BALL'S FOOD STORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BELHAVEN SHIPYARD & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAYMOND CORCORAN TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLOUR REPUBLIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARBOR MARITIME & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1A.R.E. ACCESSORIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A. MASTROCCO JR. MOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALAN J. WOODS TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Chattanooga Tank Was…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 54
Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 54 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.

Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC ranks #278 at $43,550 current penalty.

How Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC Compares

Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC's 27.00 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 (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-21

Last Inspection

2019-02-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

27.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 27.0 violations per visit. That's $21,775 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

44

Serious

81.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

9.3% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

9.3% 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

$83,250

Current Penalty Amount

$43,550

Penalty Reduction

47.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $39,700 from the initial assessment of $83,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 54 3.2
Total Penalty $43,550 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,775 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,550 here).

Luckey Transfer, LLC $43,500 IL Lincoln Cold Storage, INC. $43,632 NE O'hara Corporation $43,254 AK Lewis & Clark Marine, INC. DBA Bulk Service $43,168 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

New Jersey Department of Transportation- Crew 337 Clinton Point Yard 2 insp. Clinton, NJ Sysco Alaska 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Exel INC 2 insp. Middletown, OH Halco Lighting Technologies, LLC 2 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Federal Transport
Great Falls, MT
0 inspections $0
Luckey Transfer, LLC
Streator, IL
2 inspections $43,500
Lincoln Cold Storage, INC.
Lincoln, NE
4 inspections $43,632
Arrow Prestige Limousine & Coach
Warwick, RI
0 inspections $0
Y.O.Y. Trucking
Noble, OK
0 inspections $0

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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 Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 54 violations across 2 inspections, including 44 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 Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC have? ▼
Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC has 54 OSHA violations on record, including 44 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC had? ▼
Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-21 and the most recent on 2019-02-12. This averages 27.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC? ▼
Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC has been assessed $43,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $83,250 (a 47.7% reduction).
Does Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC has 44 serious violations, and 5 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 Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC operate in? ▼
Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488490). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC ranks #6,196 (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 Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chattanooga Tank Wash, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $43,550 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arrow Prestige Limousine & Coach in Warwick, RI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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