Tier 4 Systematic

COOPER T. SMITH INC.

📍 2725 RIVERPORT ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN 38109🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1995-09-27
$31,325.00
Total Penalties
43
Citations
31/100
Risk Score
341
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COOPER T. SMITH INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2725 RIVERPORT ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN 38109 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 43 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,325.00. The inspection case was opened on 1995-09-27.

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 100th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 43 citations spanning 8 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 December 4, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 6, 2000. Of the 43 total citations, 12 (28%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $31,325.00 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 $728.49 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Cooper T. Smith Inc. reveals a profound systemic collapse of safety management systems within

Citation Matrix — 43 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 6, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.27(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 6, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.45(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.45(k)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.112(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 6, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.45(k)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 6, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.151(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 3, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.151(g)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 3, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.156(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $1,625.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 3, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.11(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 3, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.43(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 3, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1917.43(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 3, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1917.151(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 3, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1917.42(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 4, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1917.42(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 4, 1995Abated: ✓ 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 COOPER T. SMITH INC. cited for?

COOPER T. SMITH INC. received 43 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,325.00. The inspection opened on 1995-09-27.

How much was COOPER T. SMITH INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $31,325.00 against COOPER T. SMITH INC. in MEMPHIS, TN. Average per citation: $728.49.

Is COOPER T. SMITH INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, COOPER T. SMITH INC. has a risk score of 31 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 $31,325.00 is above the industry average.