THE L.E. MYERS COMPANY
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
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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.