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OSHA citations in Utility System Construction in Tennessee: 60 establishments, $906,447 in penalties (2022 to 2026)
OSHA cited 60 establishments in Utility System Construction (NAICS 2371) in Tennessee between May 31, 2022 and August 31, 2026: 277 citations, $924,800 in initial penalties and $906,447 in current penalties.
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- Industry
- NAICS 2371, Utility System Construction
- State
- Tennessee
- Establishments cited
- 60
- Citations
- 277
- Penalties
- $924,800 initial, $906,447 current
- Citation types
- 202 serious, 49 other than serious, 15 repeat, 11 willful
Most penalized establishments
Ranked by current penalties. Each row links to OSHA's record of its latest cited inspection.
| Establishment | City | State | Citations | Initial penalties | Current penalties | Latest citation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Bros. Excavating LLC | Maynardville | TN | 3 | $210,000 | $210,000 | May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Norris Bros. Excavating LLC | La Follette | TN | 4 | $205,000 | $205,000 | August 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Norris Bros. Excavating LLC | Crossville | TN | 5 | $74,800 | $74,800 | September 26, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Smith Constructors, Inc. | Columbia | TN | 11 | $51,800 | $51,800 | November 30, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Marshall Construction, LLC | Rockvale | TN | 9 | $47,100 | $47,100 | February 3, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Circle H Contractors, LP | Brentwood | TN | 26 | $40,500 | $43,700 | August 16, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Cleary Construction, Incorporated | Hixson | TN | 9 | $28,300 | $22,300 | February 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mckinley & Roland Contracting, LLC | Knoxville | TN | 11 | $20,150 | $20,150 | May 31, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Flanagan Contracting LLC | Nolensville | TN | 3 | $16,400 | $16,400 | October 16, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Gmso Enterprises, Inc | Knoxville | TN | 3 | $29,700 | $14,850 | September 15, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Hawkins & Price, LLC | Murfreesboro | TN | 5 | $14,100 | $14,100 | October 2, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Southeast Connections, LLC | Mount Juliet | TN | 5 | $12,700 | $12,700 | April 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Presswood Construction, Inc. | Cleveland | TN | 3 | $12,200 | $12,200 | January 22, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Gaines Shearon Construction LLC | Clarksville | TN | 6 | $10,800 | $10,800 | April 5, 2023 | osha.gov |
| M. G. Dyess, LLC | Lebanon | TN | 4 | $9,450 | $9,450 | July 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Sam C Franklin & Son Inc | Knoxville | TN | 3 | $9,050 | $9,050 | February 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Norris Bros. Excavating LLC | Crossville | TN | 4 | $8,600 | $8,600 | July 1, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Logan Communications LLC | Tazewell | TN | 3 | $8,200 | $8,200 | December 8, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Smith Bros., LLC | Gallatin | TN | 2 | $8,000 | $8,000 | February 3, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Nextgen Fiber LLC | Trade | TN | 7 | $7,900 | $7,900 | September 23, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Pinnacle Constructors, Inc. | Mount Juliet | TN | 6 | $7,700 | $7,150 | August 27, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Matthew Cooper DBA Cooper Excavating | Maryville | TN | 3 | $6,900 | $6,900 | October 30, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Belew Construction, LLC | Clarksville | TN | 4 | $6,250 | $6,250 | August 28, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Jim Miller Construction, Inc. | Clarksville | TN | 4 | $7,800 | $5,850 | September 30, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Cumberland Pipeline, LLC | Gladeville | TN | 2 | $5,400 | $5,400 | January 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kear Civil Corporation | Nashville | TN | 1 | $1,600 | $4,800 | November 18, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Summit Constructors, Inc. | Smyrna | TN | 4 | $4,600 | $4,600 | January 19, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Benchmark Contractors, L.L.C. | Hendersonville | TN | 2 | $4,000 | $4,000 | September 24, 2024 | osha.gov |
| R Jones Underground, Inc. | Henderson | TN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | May 24, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Benton-Georgia, LLC | Goodlettsville | TN | 3 | $2,100 | $3,850 | November 4, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Norris Bros. Excavating LLC | Knoxville | TN | 4 | $3,750 | $3,750 | May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| H & a Residuals and Biosolids Management, LLC | Loudon | TN | 27 | $4,800 | $3,600 | June 14, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Bruce's Grading & Excavating LLC | Hendersonville | TN | 4 | $3,300 | $3,300 | May 23, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Pipeline Construction Company, Inc. | Gray | TN | 2 | $3,200 | $3,200 | February 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Middle Tennessee Infrastructure, Inc. | Mount Juliet | TN | 6 | $2,750 | $2,750 | July 16, 2024 | osha.gov |
| SM Utility Contractors LLC | Arlington | TN | 5 | $3,000 | $2,550 | May 17, 2024 | osha.gov |
| M. G. Dyess, LLC | Kingston Springs | TN | 4 | $2,100 | $2,100 | January 31, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Raleigh Specialty Rentals, LLC | Chattanooga | TN | 2 | $1,900 | $1,900 | December 3, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Magnolia Underground Construction Incorporated | Memphis | TN | 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | April 12, 2024 | osha.gov |
| D&M Underground, LLC | Mount Juliet | TN | 2 | $1,400 | $1,400 | November 18, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Hiwassee Construction Co., Inc. | Chattanooga | TN | 1 | $0 | $1,000 | September 30, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Moss Welding LLC | Goodlettsville | TN | 1 | $750 | $750 | August 11, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Kennon Earthworks, LLC | Gallatin | TN | 2 | $650 | $650 | December 6, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Niota - Water Department | Niota | TN | 6 | $0 | $0 | September 12, 2023 | osha.gov |
| South Carthage - Street/sewer/sanitation Department | South Carthage | TN | 5 | $0 | $0 | June 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bolivar - Sewer Department | Bolivar | TN | 4 | $0 | $0 | November 2, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Erin - Sewer Plant | Erin | TN | 4 | $0 | $0 | January 20, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Tusculum - Public Works | Greeneville | TN | 4 | $0 | $0 | February 7, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Conrad Construction Company | Watertown | TN | 3 | $0 | $0 | July 8, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Hitachi Energy USA, Inc | Vonore | TN | 3 | $0 | $0 | July 23, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Gallatin - Sewer Department | Gallatin | TN | 2 | $0 | $0 | June 27, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Johnson City - Water and Sewer Operations | Johnson City | TN | 2 | $0 | $0 | February 12, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Oneida - Water Road Crew | Oneida | TN | 2 | $0 | $0 | March 25, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Allied Piping Company | Mosheim | TN | 1 | $0 | $0 | October 24, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Harris Excavating, LLC | Nashville | TN | 1 | $0 | $0 | February 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Moscow - Sewer Department | Moscow | TN | 1 | $0 | $0 | July 16, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Moss Welding LLC | Hendersonville | TN | 1 | $0 | $0 | February 11, 2025 | osha.gov |
Standards cited most often
| Standard | Title | Citations | Establishments | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.651 | Specific excavation requirements | 63 | 31 | $387,350 | $382,965 |
| 1926.652 | Requirements for protective systems | 39 | 31 | $335,250 | $320,300 |
| 1910.146 | Permit-required confined spaces | 20 | 2 | $3,200 | $2,400 |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard communication | 17 | 7 | $3,775 | $3,775 |
| 1926.21 | Safety training and education | 16 | 16 | $99,550 | $98,900 |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory protection | 15 | 3 | $9,300 | $9,100 |
| 1926.100 | Head protection | 7 | 7 | $6,050 | $5,638 |
| 1926.1053 | Ladders | 7 | 5 | $5,750 | $5,265 |
| 1910.132 | General requirements | 4 | 2 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 1910.151 | Medical services and first aid | 4 | 3 | $700 | $700 |
| 1910.157 | Portable fire extinguishers | 4 | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| 1910.303 | General | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| 1910.305 | Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| 1926.152 | Flammable liquids | 4 | 2 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| 1926.405 | Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use | 4 | 1 | $6,600 | $6,600 |
Citations by year issued
| Year issued | Citations | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 70 | $186,650 |
| 2023 | 66 | $147,400 |
| 2024 | 56 | $33,900 |
| 2025 | 52 | $79,347 |
| 2026 | 33 | $459,150 |
Updated November 3, 2026. Read from US Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Penalties are as OSHA records them on the date this page was read and can change after a contest or a settlement. Citations OSHA deleted are left out. Each row links to OSHA's own inspection record. This page uses US Department of Labor data and is not endorsed or certified by the US Department of Labor. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.