Establishment profile
SHAW INDUSTRIES INC
4130 COWAN HIGHWAY, WINCHESTER, TN, 37398
314110 — Carpet and Rug Mills
Summary
SHAW INDUSTRIES INC has accumulated 23 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $3,150 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 73rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 12 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SHAW INDUSTRIES INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records 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, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
25% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $3,150 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 II | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 D | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 E01 | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 E06 I | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 E06 II | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 F01 I | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 J01 I | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 K01 I | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 L02 | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 M02 I | 1 | 1 | $315 | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 J02 VIE | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 F01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 F02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 F02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 J02 VII | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 J02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 E03 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
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 3141 within TN. Peer group: 12 employers. This establishment has 23 OSHA violations; peer median is 8.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SHAW INDUSTRIES INC. 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 SHAW INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 SHAW INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SHAW INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SHAW INDUSTRIES INC. 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 SHAW INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SHAW INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC. HIGHWAY 64 COWAN ROAD · WINCHESTER, TN, 37398 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Aug 2016 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SHAW INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2013-12-12. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 1 recall shown · 1 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores #14053 | Dec 2013 | The carpet fails to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-09-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-09-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-08-07 | Complaint | 23 | 23 | $3,150 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in carpet and rug mills within TN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- THE MILLER DAVIS GROUP, INC.CHATTANOOGA — 1 federal enforcement record
- REMINGTON INDUSTRIES INCBENTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- DORSETT INDUSTRIES, INC.CHATTANOOGA — 1 federal enforcement record
- VIAM (TN) LPMANCHESTER — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SHAW INDUSTRIES INC 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 SHAW INDUSTRIES INC's OSHA violation history?
- SHAW INDUSTRIES INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 23 violations and $3,150 in total penalties.
- How does SHAW INDUSTRIES INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- SHAW INDUSTRIES INC operates in the carpet and rug mills industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.