Wholesale Trade Safety in Tennessee
OSHA violations and inspection data for wholesale trade employers in Tennessee
According to OSHA enforcement records, 636 wholesale trade employers in Tennessee have accumulated 5,612 workplace safety violations across 1,302 inspections, with 2,422 classified as serious and $1,884,469 in total penalties. 324 employers received an F safety grade and 159 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 542 violations resulted in $404,199 in penalties.
Wholesale Trade Workplace Safety in Tennessee
The wholesale trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in Tennessee, with OSHA conducting 1,302 inspections across 636 employers. 2,422 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.
324 wholesale trade employers in Tennessee received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 159 received a D grade. Workers in Tennessee's wholesale 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.
Wholesale Trade Employers in Tennessee 25 shown of 636
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC Metals | Chattanooga | 54 | F |
| Cresent Enterprises | Gallatin | 52 | F |
| Murpac of Tennessee | Humboldt | 52 | F |
| Kmi Group | Kenton | 51 | F |
| Robinson & Belew | Sharon | 51 | F |
| Coca-Cola Bottling | Union City | 49 | D |
| H. W. Jenkins | Memphis | 47 | F |
| Plasticycle | Nashville | 45 | F |
| Turner Holdings | Lexington | 45 | F |
| Haulrite | Mount Juliet | 43 | F |
| Aladdin Temp-Rite | Hendersonville | 42 | F |
| Bongards' South | Humboldt | 41 | F |
| Sun-Drop Bottling Company | Pulaski | 41 | F |
| Delta Foremost Chemical | Memphis | 41 | F |
| Cargill | Memphis | 40 | C |
| Hutcherson Metals | Halls | 39 | F |
| Allied Rubber & Gasket Supply Co | Waverly | 35 | F |
| P & E Distributors | Goodlettsville | 34 | F |
| Colonial Molding Company | Cookeville | 34 | F |
| Cowley Container | MT Pleasant | 34 | F |
| Fred's | Memphis | 34 | F |
| East TN Scrap Processing | Harriman | 33 | F |
| Lash Intermodal Terminal | Memphis | 33 | F |
| Appertain | Pulaski | 32 | F |
| SMC Recycling | Selmer | 32 | F |
Work in wholesale 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.