This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Chattanooga-Public Works Safety Record

Chattanooga, TN · Public Administration

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/01/2016

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Chattanooga-Public Works in Chattanooga, Tennessee has 90 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 41 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2016.

Chattanooga-Public Works, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 90 violations on file, 41 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

90 Violations
19 Inspections
41 Serious
$0 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
49 ($0)
Serious?
41 ($0)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1986
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1989
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1986
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
7 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
6 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
6 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/01/2016 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 2 $0
10/04/2013 Complaint? Chattanooga, TN 5 $0
12/13/2012 Referral? Chattanooga, TN 2 $0
02/03/2009 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 1 $0
02/07/2003 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 3 $0
12/20/2001 Accident? Chattanooga, TN 1 $0
05/10/2001 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 3 $0
09/29/1999 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 12 $0
09/28/1999 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 15 $0
06/19/1997 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 4 $0
06/19/1997 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 14 $0
08/03/1994 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 1 $0
10/08/1992 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 11 $0
10/08/1992 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 6 $0
11/08/1990 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 0 $0
06/29/1989 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 7 $0
11/13/1986 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 3 $0
09/12/1985 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 0 $0
06/14/1984 Planned? Chattanooga, TN 0 $0

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