Tier 4 Systematic

CHATTANOOGA TANK WASH LLC

📍 901 PINEVILLE ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405🏭 All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services (NAICS 562998)📅 2009-08-26
$37,310.00
Total Penalties
42
Citations
32/100
Risk Score
418
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHATTANOOGA TANK WASH LLC — a all other miscellaneous waste management services facility located at 901 PINEVILLE ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 42 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,310.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-08-26.

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.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $37,310.00 is more than 9.0× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562998). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 42 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 12, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 24, 2009. Of the 42 total citations, 15 (36%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $37,310.00 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 $888.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

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Industry Benchmark (TN)

This facility's $37,310 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562998 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,088.

$9,088
State Avg
$37,310
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 42 Citations
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(10)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $1,660.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(06)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(08)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 12, 2009Abated: ✓ 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 CHATTANOOGA TANK WASH LLC cited for?

CHATTANOOGA TANK WASH LLC received 42 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,310.00. The inspection opened on 2009-08-26.

How much was CHATTANOOGA TANK WASH LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $37,310.00 against CHATTANOOGA TANK WASH LLC in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Average per citation: $888.33.

Is CHATTANOOGA TANK WASH LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CHATTANOOGA TANK WASH LLC has a risk score of 32 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 All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $37,310.00 is above the industry average.