DIXIE KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DIXIE KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. — a wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing facility located at 605 N. BROADWAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-04-30.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,100.00 is 21% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 337110). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within TN, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 11 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 October 13, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 8, 2021. Of the 17 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,100.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $5,100 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 337110 industry in TN. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,436.
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What OSHA violations was DIXIE KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. cited for?
DIXIE KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. received 17 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,100.00. The inspection opened on 2021-04-30.
How much was DIXIE KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,100.00 against DIXIE KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. in KNOXVILLE, TN. Average per citation: $300.00.
Is DIXIE KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DIXIE KITCHEN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. has a risk score of 19 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 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $5,100.00 is below the industry average.