TENNESSEE WOOD PRODUCTS

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TENNESSEE WOOD PRODUCTS — a industry sector 00 facility located at RAIL ROAD ST., WHITE PINE, TN 37890 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,360.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-02-28.

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 75th percentile among 40,481 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,620.08.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 21, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 26, 1990. Of the 24 total citations, 15 (63%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,360.00 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.