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Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty42% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated in Dandridge, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Pensacola Stevedore Company, INC. in Pensacola, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARDEN STATE PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32USF REDDAWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILL & MARKES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CATERPILLAR LOGISTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SJTA SNOW EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PITNEY BOWES CMH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GULF COAST COLD STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27C&C-DFM, ROADS DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STONECO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FIRST STUDENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9M BLOCK & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STRASBURG RAIL ROAD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ITW DELTAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL RETAIL TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J.C. PENNEY CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VLOOM LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARSHALLS DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EVANS DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Smoky Mountain Knife…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated sits at penalty rank #2,968 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($2,800 assessed).

How Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated Compares

Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated's 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-14

Last Inspection

2013-06-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $2,800 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

Pensacola Stevedore Company, INC. $2,800 FL Valley Medical Transportation LLC $2,800 KY Oak Harbor Freight Lines $2,800 WA Walmart Distribution Center #7026 $2,800 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Garden State Parkway - Ocean Maintenance Yard #3 2 insp. Barnegat, NJ Usf Reddaway, INC. 2 insp. Orange, CA Hill & Markes LLC 2 insp. Amsterdam, NY Caterpillar Logistics INC. 2 insp. Morton, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pensacola Stevedore Company, INC.
Pensacola, FL
2 inspections $2,800
Valley Medical Transportation LLC
Louisville, KY
2 inspections $2,800
Oak Harbor Freight Lines
Auburn, WA
3 inspections $2,800
Walmart Distribution Center #7026
Grantsville, UT
2 inspections $2,800
Auto Carrier Express, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $2,800

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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 Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated have? ▼
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated had? ▼
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-14 and the most recent on 2013-06-13. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated? ▼
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated has 5 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 Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated operate in? ▼
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated ranks #70,095 (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 Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pensacola Stevedore Company, INC. in Pensacola, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,800 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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