Establishment profile
CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS
14TH STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37402
921190 — Other General Government Support
Summary
CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS has accumulated 75 OSHA violations across 18 inspections over 42 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 723 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 13 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 42 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 5 | 4 | — | Nov 1986 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 4 | 4 | — | Jul 1997 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 3 | 2 | — | Jul 1997 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 3 | 3 | — | Jul 1989 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 3 | 2 | — | Jul 1989 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 3 | 3 | — | Jul 1989 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 II | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1997 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H01 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1989 | Nov 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J03 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1992 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1989 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C01 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1989 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E03 | 2 | 2 | — | Nov 1986 | Jul 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 K03 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 3000.327 B 06 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 9211 within TN. Peer group: 723 employers. This establishment has 75 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2001 | GARBAGE TRUCK,TRUCK,STRUCK BY,RUN OVER,BACKING UP,TRUCK DRIVERFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-01 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $0 | |
| 2013-10-04 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $0 | |
| 2012-12-13 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $0 | |
| 2009-02-03 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 2003-02-07 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $0 | |
| 2001-12-20 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 2001-05-10 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $0 | |
| 1999-09-29 | Planned | 12 | 7 | $0 | |
| 1997-06-19 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $0 | |
| 1997-06-19 | Planned | 14 | 8 | $0 | |
| 1994-08-03 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1992-10-08 | Planned | 11 | 4 | $0 | |
| 1992-10-08 | Planned | 6 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1990-11-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-06-29 | Planned | 7 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-11-13 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-09-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-06-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS's OSHA violation history?
- CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 75 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS's safety record compare to its industry?
- CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS operates in the other general government support industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.4.
- Has CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving CHATTANOOGA-PUBLIC WORKS.