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Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC ranks #83,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$1,300
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC in Knoxville, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Preferred Visiting Nurses in Forney, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#83,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$1,300 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC.

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Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC is the #1,889 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($1,300).

How Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC Compares

Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-11

Last Inspection

2016-08-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $650 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,300

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $700 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 8 1.1
Total Penalty $1,300 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $650 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,300 here).

Opdyke Medical, PLLC $1,300 MI Advanced Cardiology of South Jersey $1,300 NJ Portland Metro Residential Services $1,300 OR Madera Community Hospital $1,300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kindred Hospital 2 insp. Brea, CA Ogden Regional Medical Center 2 insp. Ogden, UT Mission Hospital, INC. 2 insp. Asheville, NC Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center INC. 2 insp. Athens, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Opdyke Medical, PLLC
Auburn Hills, MI
2 inspections $1,300
Secure Home Health Agency
Maryland Heights, MO
0 inspections $0
Preferred Visiting Nurses
Forney, TX
0 inspections $0
Advanced Cardiology of South Jersey
Mullica Hill, NJ
2 inspections $1,300
Portland Metro Residential Services
Portland, OR
9 inspections $1,300

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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 Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC have? ▼
Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC had? ▼
Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-11 and the most recent on 2016-08-16. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC? ▼
Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC has been assessed $1,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC has 1 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 Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC operate in? ▼
Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624310). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC ranks #83,268 (the lower half 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 Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Goodwill Industries - Knoxville INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,300 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Preferred Visiting Nurses in Forney, TX is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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