Tier 4 Systematic

BURNETT PRODUCE COMPANY

📍 123 S. FAIRMONT, MORRISTOWN, TN 37814🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1985-11-06
$13,000.00
Total Penalties
12
Citations
18/100
Risk Score
319
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BURNETT PRODUCE COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 123 S. FAIRMONT, MORRISTOWN, TN 37814 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1985-11-06.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 20, 1985 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 13, 1993. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,083.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 09Issued: December 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.333(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 09Issued: December 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 09Issued: December 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 09Issued: December 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(f)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 06Issued: December 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 06Issued: December 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: December 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 20, 1985Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 20, 1985Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 20, 1985Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 20, 1985Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 20, 1985Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BURNETT PRODUCE COMPANY cited for?

BURNETT PRODUCE COMPANY received 12 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,000.00. The inspection opened on 1985-11-06.

How much was BURNETT PRODUCE COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $13,000.00 against BURNETT PRODUCE COMPANY in MORRISTOWN, TN. Average per citation: $1,083.33.

Is BURNETT PRODUCE COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BURNETT PRODUCE COMPANY has a risk score of 18 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $13,000.00 is above the industry average.