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Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga has a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

86% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Keck Group, INC. in Middletown, NY is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.937.856.775.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedI-80 EQUIPMENT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 72ANEES UPHOLSTERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNION COUNTY SEATING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BBA REMANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF BALTIMORE MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RICHMOND COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18KREILKAMP TRUCKING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GIAO NGUYEN DBA GIAO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SKEETER'S BODY SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LIVINGSTON COUNTY CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JASPER WELLER LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MOFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2QUICK AND EASY LUBE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GREENBERRY MAINTENAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARCHIE COCHRANE MOTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LOGISTICS READINESS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MKZ INVESTMENTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NEW ENGLAND INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KREWSIN KLEAN CAR WA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Humane and Education…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga Compares

Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga to date. The Other Services sector average runs $3,070 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-12-19

Last Inspection

2021-08-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

9.5% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.8% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 21 3.8
Total Penalty $0 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

I-80 Equipment, LLC 3 insp. Colona, IL Anees Upholstery, INC. 3 insp. Chicago, IL Union County Seating & Supply INC. 3 insp. Kenilworth, NJ Bba Remanufacturing Incorporated 3 insp. Taunton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sparks Car Care
Everett, WA
2 inspections $0
American Linen-Spokane
Moses Lake, WA
2 inspections $0
The Keck Group, INC.
Middletown, NY
2 inspections $0
Hall's Electric Motor Service INC.
Morgantown, WV
2 inspections $0
Midas Automotive #6229
Ann Arbor, MI
2 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 Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga have? ▼
Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga had? ▼
Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-19 and the most recent on 2021-08-20. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga? ▼
Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga has 18 serious violations, and 2 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 Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga operate in? ▼
Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812910). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
How does Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Humane and Educational Society of Chattanooga's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Keck Group, INC. in Middletown, NY is a similar other services 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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