Retail Trade Safety in Tennessee
OSHA violations and inspection data for retail trade employers in Tennessee
According to OSHA enforcement records, 666 retail trade employers in Tennessee have accumulated 4,097 workplace safety violations across 969 inspections, with 1,813 classified as serious and $1,919,467 in total penalties. 325 employers received an F safety grade and 174 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 542 violations resulted in $411,965 in penalties.
Retail Trade Workplace Safety in Tennessee
The retail trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in Tennessee, with OSHA conducting 969 inspections across 666 employers. 1,813 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.
325 retail trade employers in Tennessee received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 174 received a D grade. Workers in Tennessee's retail trade 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.
Retail Trade Employers in Tennessee 25 shown of 666
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Boat Store | Memphis | 41 | F |
| Gilded Mirrors | Maryville | 38 | D |
| Gary Mathews Motors | Clarksville | 32 | F |
| Mini Max Marble & Composites | Bartlett | 32 | F |
| Serra Chevrolet of Jackson | Jackson | 30 | F |
| Henley Supply | Decherd | 30 | F |
| Weakley County Motors | Martin | 29 | F |
| Hardin Farmers Cooperative | Savannah | 28 | F |
| Interstate Block | Winchester | 27 | F |
| Dollar Tree Stores | Jackson | 26 | F |
| Parkway Automotive Associates INC | Morristown | 25 | F |
| Murco Wall Products | Pulaski | 25 | F |
| Lakeway Building Products | Paris | 25 | F |
| Roberts Motor Company | Columbia | 24 | F |
| Kenneth Lovell and Terry Altom | Clarksburg | 24 | F |
| Best One Tire of Jackson | Jackson | 23 | F |
| Pot Luck Enterprises INC | LA Vergne | 23 | F |
| Metal Building Products | Memphis | 23 | D |
| Nashville Transportation Sales | Nashville | 22 | F |
| Jca | Winchester | 22 | F |
| Vowell and Sons | Martin | 22 | F |
| Charlie Rogers Ford | Dayton | 21 | F |
| Herman Jenkins Motors | Union City | 21 | F |
| The Kroger | Nashville | 21 | F |
| Goodwill Industries Knoxville | Morristown | 21 | F |
Work in retail trade 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.