Tier 3 Elevated

THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY

📍 500 WALTON ROAD, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-04-03
$105,000.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
36/100
Risk Score
329
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 500 WALTON ROAD, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $105,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-04-03.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 11 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 27, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 15, 2002. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $105,000.00 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 $9,545.45 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against The L.E. Myers Company revealed a catastrophic breakdown in high-voltage electrical

Citation Matrix — 11 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.950(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.954(h)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.952(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.955(a)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.955(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.955(d)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.955(d)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.955(d)(05)
Unclassified
Penalty: $70,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.955(d)(05)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.955(c)(03)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2002Abated: ✓ 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 THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY cited for?

THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY received 11 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $105,000.00. The inspection opened on 2002-04-03.

How much was THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $105,000.00 against THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY in CROSSVILLE, TN. Average per citation: $9,545.45.

Is THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY has a risk score of 36 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $105,000.00 is above the industry average.