Establishment profile
COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF
111 COURT AVE, NEWPORT, TN, 37821
922120 — Police Protection
Summary
COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 40 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 66th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,267 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF 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
36% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 3 | 3 | — | Aug 1999 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 D02 VII | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2013 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 D04 IIIA2 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2013 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 G02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2013 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1996 | May 1996 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 9221 within TN. Peer group: 1,267 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF. 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 COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1994 | OBSTRUCTED EGRESS,ARM,HANDFatality | 2 | 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 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF. 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 COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-07 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $0 | |
| 2006-03-20 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-07-08 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-05-22 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-10-12 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-08-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-11-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-06-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-08-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-09-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-09-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in police protection within TN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- CLINTON - POLICE DEPARTMENTCLINTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- DYER COUNTY - JAILDYERSBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
- GATLINBURG - POLICE DEPARTMENTGATLINBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
- MARYVILLE - POLICE DEPARTMENTMARYVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- COCKE COUNTY - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTNEWPORT — 2 federal enforcement records
- ESTILL SPRINGS - POLICE DEPARTMENTESTILL SPRINGS — 2 federal enforcement records
- HARRIMAN - POLICE DEPARTMENTHARRIMAN — 2 federal enforcement records
- DEKALB COUNTY - SHERIFF DEPARTMENTSMITHVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- SHELBY COUNTY - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTMEMPHIS — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF 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 COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF's OSHA violation history?
- COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF's safety record compare to its industry?
- COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF operates in the police protection industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.8.
- Has COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving COCKE COUNTY-SHERIFF.