98 Employers
541 Violations
$329K Penalties
130 Inspections

According to OSHA enforcement records, 98 agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employers in Tennessee have accumulated 541 workplace safety violations across 130 inspections, with 347 classified as serious and $329,383 in total penalties. 62 employers received an F safety grade and 23 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 43 violations resulted in $87,567 in penalties.

The agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting sector is one of the most inspected industries in Tennessee, with OSHA conducting 130 inspections across 98 employers. 347 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.

62 agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employers in Tennessee received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 23 received a D grade. Workers in Tennessee's agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.

Employer City Violations Penalties Grade
Mayfield Dairy Farms Athens 27 $6,432 F
Planters Gin Company of Memphis Memphis 22 $26,900 F
Randy Morris Waynesboro 18 $9,700 F
James K Studer & Randy L Studer Dunlap 17 $15,800 F
Jeffery Darrell Moffitt McMinnville 17 $8,450 F
The Elephant Sanctuary IN Tennessee Hohenwald 17 $3,900 F
Yorkville Cotton Yorkville 16 $13,388 F
Madison Logging Caryville 14 $7,550 F
Crockett County - Rabies Control Alamo 13 $0 F
Don Morris Kimball 12 $7,575 F
Mark Martin Baxter 12 $8,200 F
Cloyd Cutshaw Logging Greeneville 11 $4,650 F
Dale Seals New Market 11 $11,350 F
Eddie Alford Bradyville 11 $5,200 F
David Jarboe Helenwood 10 $1,575 F
Jimmy Smith Paris 10 $750 F
Kerry Dale Carroll Linden 10 $3,550 F
Delmonaco Winery & Vineyards Baxter 9 $900 F
Ellis Arms Wartburg 9 $5,500 F
Todd Albright Dickson 9 $6,720 F
Twra-Cootsa-Field Office Cootsa 9 $0 F
Twra-Rutledge-Field Office Rutledge 8 $0 F
Twra-Crossville-Field Office Crossville 8 $0 F
South Central Growers Springfield 7 $11,675 F
Dixie Logging Erin 7 $5,500 F

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Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.

All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.