Establishment profile
TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC
2320 INDUSTRIAL LOOP RD., PULASKI, TN, 38478
Operated by Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC · 1 of 4 establishments
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $7,850 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 73rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 152 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $7,850 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 I | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Jun 2007 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 IID | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 |
| RULE 800-01-01-.07(2)(B)1. | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| RULE 800-01-01-.07(2)(D) | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2013 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2007 | Jun 2007 |
| 29 CFR 9000.602 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2007 | Jun 2007 |
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 4239 within TN. Peer group: 152 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 39 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in TN — for Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 10 citations · 1S&S · 10 contractor · $1,020 proposed / $1,020 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7750912 | Pottsville Quarry Marshall, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Mar 2008 | — | No | HighNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 7750905 | Pottsville Quarry Marshall, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Mar 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6519681 | Hermitage Quarry Davidson, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Nov 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6084631 | Gallatin Quarry Sumner, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Aug 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7750911 | Pottsville Quarry Marshall, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7750910 | Pottsville Quarry Marshall, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7750909 | Pottsville Quarry Marshall, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7750908 | Pottsville Quarry Marshall, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7750907 | Pottsville Quarry Marshall, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7750906 | Pottsville Quarry Marshall, TN contractor: Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC | Mar 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC. 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 TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-09-18 | Complaint | 4 | — | $3,150 | |
| 2013-06-18 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $1,250 | |
| 2010-09-08 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $2,250 | |
| 2007-03-27 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $1,200 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC is one of 4 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC across all 4 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in recyclable material merchant wholesalers within TN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- MOUNTAIN VALLEY RECYCLING INCMORRISTOWN — 2 federal enforcement records
- ENTERPRISE WASTE OIL CO INCKNOXVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- RETURNS DISTRIBUTION SPECIALISTS LLCBELLS — 2 federal enforcement records
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- EXPRESS AUTO RECYCLERS AND SALES, LLCLA VERGNE — 1 federal enforcement record
- WRIGHTS AUTO PARTS & METALS LLCGATES — 1 federal enforcement record
- WORLEY BROTHERS SCRAP IRON & METALS, INC.MEMPHIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- ALLIANCE RECYCLING INCSMYRNA — 1 federal enforcement record
- SMC RECYCLING, INC.SELMER — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLCDECATUR, AL — 1 federal enforcement record
- TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, INC.SHEFFIELD, AL — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC locationsParent rollup
- Recyclable Material Merchant WholesalersAll employers in this industry
- Employers in TNState-wide enforcement data
- Recyclable Material Merchant in TNIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC, which operates 4 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $7,850 in total penalties.
- How does TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7. TENNESSEE VALLEY RECYCLING, LLC's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 2.1.