Chattanooga Tank Wash Safety Record

Chattanooga, TN · Transportation & Warehousing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 02/12/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Chattanooga Tank Wash in Chattanooga, Tennessee has 93 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 79 classified as serious and $80,860 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2009 to 2019.

Chattanooga Tank Wash in Chattanooga, Tennessee has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the transportation & warehousing industry, this places Chattanooga Tank Wash among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

79 of the 93 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Tennessee workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

23.2 Chattanooga Tank Wash violations/inspection
vs
2.5 Transportation & Warehousing avg
Above industry average
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93 Violations
4 Inspections
79 Serious
$80,860 Penalties
Serious?
79 ($62,260)
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($1,500)
Repeat?
4 ($17,100)
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Cited in 3 inspections (37 total) since 2009
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 2009
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2009
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (17 total) since 2009
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2009
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 93 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $130,850 in penalties for Chattanooga Tank Wash, later reduced to $80,860 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
37 citations $51,100
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
17 citations $6,900
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
8 citations $4,260
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
5 citations $4,550
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $1,500

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Chattanooga Tank Wash in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/12/2019 Complaint? Chattanooga, TN 13 $25,000
04/21/2015 Referral? Chattanooga, TN 38 $18,550
08/26/2009 Referral? Chattanooga, TN 8 $9,100
08/18/2009 Complaint? Chattanooga, TN 34 $28,210

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