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OSHA citations in Grocery and Convenience Retailers in Tennessee: 21 establishments, $45,410 in penalties (2022 to 2026)
OSHA cited 21 establishments in Grocery and Convenience Retailers (NAICS 4451) in Tennessee between May 24, 2022 and September 24, 2026: 86 citations, $49,525 in initial penalties and $45,410 in current penalties.
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- Industry
- NAICS 4451, Grocery and Convenience Retailers
- State
- Tennessee
- Establishments cited
- 21
- Citations
- 86
- Penalties
- $49,525 initial, $45,410 current
- Citation types
- 52 other than serious, 34 serious
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Va-T Food Stores Inc | Newport | TN | 8 | $9,600 | $7,200 | May 11, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Houchens Food Group Inc. | Kingsport | TN | 7 | $7,875 | $6,700 | July 16, 2025 | osha.gov |
| E. W. James & Sons, Inc. | Martin | TN | 7 | $6,000 | $6,000 | July 31, 2025 | osha.gov |
| The Fresh Market, Inc. | Memphis | TN | 4 | $3,325 | $3,325 | November 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Kroger Co. (the) | Murfreesboro | TN | 3 | $3,150 | $3,150 | December 26, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Food Lion, LLC | Portland | TN | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 | November 5, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Trader Joe's East, Inc. | Nashville | TN | 4 | $2,700 | $2,160 | February 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| K-Va-T Food Stores, Inc. | Soddy Daisy | TN | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | September 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kroger Co (the) | Nashville | TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | January 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cross Plains Foods, LLC | Cross Plains | TN | 16 | $1,900 | $1,900 | October 28, 2025 | osha.gov |
| S&C Foods, Inc. | Hendersonville | TN | 3 | $1,900 | $1,900 | September 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The Kroger Company | Farragut | TN | 4 | $1,750 | $1,750 | May 1, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Kroger Co (the) | Hermitage | TN | 3 | $1,525 | $1,525 | May 7, 2025 | osha.gov |
| TMF Investments LLC DBA HG Hills | Goodlettsville | TN | 8 | $1,200 | $1,200 | February 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bca Foods LLC | Old Hickory | TN | 3 | $600 | $600 | December 9, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. | Dyer | TN | 3 | $500 | $500 | January 27, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Kroger Co. (the) | Savannah | TN | 1 | $175 | $175 | January 31, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. | Franklin | TN | 1 | $175 | $175 | May 24, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. | Chattanooga | TN | 3 | $0 | $0 | November 13, 2023 | osha.gov |
| K-Va-T Food Stores, Inc. | Knoxville | TN | 2 | $0 | $0 | October 6, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Williams Mountain Market & Deli | Tellico Plains | TN | 1 | $0 | $0 | December 15, 2025 | osha.gov |
Standards cited most often
| Standard | Title | Citations | Establishments | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.1200 | Hazard communication | 20 | 8 | $6,975 | $6,750 |
| 1910.1030 | Bloodborne pathogens | 12 | 2 | $11,350 | $8,950 |
| 1910.305 | Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use | 8 | 6 | $750 | $690 |
| 1910.157 | Portable fire extinguishers | 6 | 4 | $375 | $375 |
| 1910.303 | General | 6 | 5 | $2,975 | $2,915 |
| 1910.37 | Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes | 6 | 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 1910.147 | The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) | 5 | 5 | $6,100 | $6,100 |
| 1910.151 | Medical services and first aid | 3 | 3 | $350 | $350 |
| 1910.133 | Eye and face protection | 2 | 2 | $500 | $500 |
| 1910.28 | Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection | 2 | 2 | $2,150 | $1,790 |
| 1910.101 | Compressed gases (general requirements) | 1 | 1 | $350 | $350 |
| 1910.110 | Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 |
| 1910.138 | Hand protection | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| 1910.159 | Automatic sprinkler systems | 1 | 1 | $300 | $240 |
| 1910.178 | Powered industrial trucks | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Citations by year issued
| Year issued | Citations | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $175 |
| 2023 | 18 | $9,450 |
| 2024 | 3 | $3,150 |
| 2025 | 46 | $23,375 |
| 2026 | 18 | $9,260 |
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.