Tennessee wholesale trade: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to wholesale trade establishments in Tennessee over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of wholesale trade inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 8 | 30% |
| TCA 50-3-105(1) | 8 | 30% | |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 6 | 22% |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 5 | 19% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 5 | 19% |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 3 | 11% |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 3 | 11% |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 3 | 11% |
| TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.07 | 3 | 11% | |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 2 | 7% |
| 1910.36 | Exit Route Design | 2 | 7% |
| TDLWD RULE 800-01-04-.23(4)(A) | 2 | 7% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 4233: 10 inspections
- NAICS 4244: 5 inspections
- NAICS 4238: 3 inspections
- NAICS 4237: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4236: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4249: 1 inspections
- NAICS 4235: 1 inspections
- NAICS 4232: 1 inspections
Recently cited wholesale trade establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Blalock and Sons, Inc. | Kodak | Aug 13, 2026 | 4 | $4,900 | $4,376 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| A-1 Block Sales, LLC | Kodak | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 | $800 | $800 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. | Goodlettsville | Jun 23, 2026 | 3 | $7,700 | $7,700 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 6, 2026Contested Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Sustainable Aquatics, Inc. | Jefferson City | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Jefferson Sales South, Inc. | Kingsport | May 1, 2026 | 5 | $500 | $500 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Cox Tractor Company, Inc. | Kingsport | Apr 21, 2026 | 3 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Final orderAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Kloeckner Metals Corporation | Lebanon | Mar 27, 2026 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Lansing Building Products, LLC | La Follette | Mar 26, 2026 | 3 | $9,750 | $9,750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Spectra Metal Sales, Inc. | Antioch | Mar 23, 2026 | 4 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Prime Hospitality Group LLC | Lawrenceburg | Mar 20, 2026 | 4 | $2,300 | $2,300 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Border States Electric | Murfreesboro | Mar 20, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Dulmex & Snacks Inc. | Antioch | Mar 17, 2026 | 7 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| American Lighting Inc. | Johnson City | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 | $100 | $100 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Empire Packing Company, LLC | Memphis | Mar 11, 2026 | 3 | $5,600 | $5,600 | ContestedAbatement due Mar 26, 2026Contested Apr 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. | Nashville | Mar 11, 2026 | 7 | $5,075 | $5,075 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | Johnson City | Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | $175 | $175 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 19, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Parman Tractor and Equipment, LLC | Nashville | Feb 2, 2026 | 7 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Olive Hill Hardwoods, Inc. | Olivehill | Feb 2, 2026 | 5 | $700 | $700 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Driv Automotive Inc. | Smyrna | Jan 26, 2026 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Frito-Lay, Inc. | Piney Flats | Jan 23, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Befesa Zinc US Inc. | Rockwood | Jan 9, 2026 | 13 | $12,000 | $12,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Oliver Woodworking, Inc. | Elizabethton | Jan 7, 2026 | 6 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| SRS Distribution Inc. | Knoxville | Dec 12, 2025 | 4 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 29, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Batesville Logistics LLC | Knoxville | Dec 3, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 18, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Cfcm, LLC | Paris | Nov 21, 2025 | 2 | $8,600 | $8,600 | ContestedAbatement due Dec 8, 2025Contested Dec 15, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Olive Hill Hardwoods, Inc. | Olivehill | Nov 18, 2025 | 8 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 1, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Hardroller Express | Sevierville | Oct 6, 2025 | 2 | $4,400 | $4,400 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 10, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Tennessee
- Accommodation & food services
- Administrative & waste services
- Arts, entertainment & recreation
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care & social assistance
- Manufacturing
- Other services
- Public administration
- Retail trade
- Transportation & warehousing
- Utilities
Questions
How many wholesale trade employers in Tennessee were cited by OSHA?
27 wholesale trade inspections in Tennessee had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 2% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Tennessee wholesale trade?
The most-cited standards were 1910.178 (Forklifts), TCA 50-3-105(1), 1910.303 (Electrical General).
What is the typical penalty for wholesale trade employers in Tennessee?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $1,600. Median current penalty: $1,600.