Construction Safety in Tennessee
OSHA violations and inspection data for construction employers in Tennessee
According to OSHA enforcement records, 8,471 construction employers in Tennessee have accumulated 37,648 workplace safety violations across 14,860 inspections, with 23,743 classified as serious and $24,514,603 in total penalties. 4,096 employers received an F safety grade and 2,432 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 5,600 violations resulted in $6,601,677 in penalties.
Construction Workplace Safety in Tennessee
The construction sector is one of the most inspected industries in Tennessee, with OSHA conducting 14,860 inspections across 8,471 employers. 23,743 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.
4,096 construction employers in Tennessee received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 2,432 received a D grade. Workers in Tennessee's construction 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.
Construction Employers in Tennessee 25 shown of 8,471
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Galyon | Knoxville | 90 | C |
| T U Parks Construction | Chattanooga | 86 | D |
| Newbern - Public Works | Newbern | 83 | D |
| Wise Construction | Chattanooga | 77 | F |
| Nashville Machine Company | Nashville | 70 | D |
| C & I Specialty Company | Chattanooga | 66 | D |
| Concrete Form Erectors | Nashville | 66 | C |
| Wasco | Nashville | 66 | D |
| Raines Brothers | Chattanooga | 63 | D |
| Hardaway Construction | Nashville | 54 | C |
| Joe Sliger | Chattanooga | 54 | F |
| Ripley - Public Works | Ripley | 53 | F |
| Dresden - Public Works | Dresden | 52 | F |
| Jenkins Masonry | Chattanooga | 52 | D |
| Webb & Sons Construction Company | Knoxville | 50 | C |
| Henard Metal Fabricators | Kingsport | 49 | F |
| Wolfe & Travis Electric Company | Nashville | 49 | D |
| Selmer - Public Works | Selmer | 46 | D |
| Charter Construction | Nashville | 46 | C |
| Gentry Steel | Chattanooga | 46 | F |
| D & P Custom Lights & Products | Nashville | 46 | F |
| Claiborne County-Highway | Tazewell | 45 | F |
| Wasco | Knoxville | 44 | D |
| Jameson-Gibson Construction Company | Memphis | 43 | D |
| Decaturville - Public Works | Decaturville | 43 | F |
Work in construction in Tennessee?
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.