Establishment profile
KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS
1400 LORAINE ST, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37904
237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Summary
KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS has accumulated 53 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 40 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 712 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KNOXVILLE-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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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
73% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 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 · 46 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 7 | 6 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 4 | 4 | — | Feb 1986 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 4 | 4 | — | Jan 1994 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 4 | 4 | — | Feb 1986 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 3 | 3 | — | Feb 1992 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 3 | 3 | — | Feb 1992 | Mar 2004 |
| 29 CFR 9000.609 | 3 | 3 | — | Jan 1994 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E03 | 3 | 3 | — | Feb 1992 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 2000 | Mar 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H04 | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 1998 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 2 | 2 | — | Jan 1994 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2004 | Aug 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0108 G06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 M01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
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 2373 within TN. Peer group: 712 employers. This establishment has 53 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KNOXVILLE-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 KNOXVILLE-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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2004 | CHEST,GRADER,HEAD,VEHICLE,PINNED,CONSTRUCTION,TRAFFIC CONTROL,STRUCK BY,RUN OVER,INATTENTIONFatality | 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 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KNOXVILLE-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 KNOXVILLE-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 KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-27 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-02-17 | Planned | 5 | 3 | $0 | |
| 2002-03-18 | Planned | 6 | 4 | $0 | |
| 2000-03-16 | Planned | 9 | 6 | $0 | |
| 1998-03-17 | Planned | 7 | 4 | $0 | |
| 1996-01-10 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1994-01-14 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1994-01-14 | Planned | 11 | 7 | $0 | |
| 1993-12-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-09-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-09-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-01-29 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1990-07-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-02-18 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-01-28 | Planned | 3 | — | $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 KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS's OSHA violation history?
- KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 53 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS's safety record compare to its industry?
- KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS operates in the highway, street, and bridge construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.
- Has KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving KNOXVILLE-PUBLIC WORKS.