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HINKLE CHAIR COMPANY INC
$38,190
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75
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7
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HINKLE CHAIR COMPANY INC

4669 MOUNT SHARON RD, GREENBRIER, TN 37070NAICS 337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Inspections
7
Oct 1999 to Aug 2019 · 5 safety, 2 health
Violations
75
across 7 inspections
Penalties on record
$38,190
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 48Willful 0Repeat 1Other 26

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Inspection records

Aug 27, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344263041$9004 viol.

Inspection #344263041

Dates

Opened
Aug 27, 2019
Closing Conference Date
Aug 27, 2019
Final Order
Dec 2, 2019
Closed
Jan 30, 2020

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$900
Penalties on Record
$900
Site Address
4669 Mt. Sharon Road, Greenbrier, TN 37073
Industry
337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A
Repeat12$300$300Nov 25, 2019-Dec 2, 2019
020011910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 B06
Other26$300$300Dec 3, 2019-Dec 2, 2019
020021910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01
Other13$150$150Nov 25, 2019-Dec 2, 2019
020031910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III
Other12$150$150Nov 25, 2019-Dec 2, 2019
Feb 21, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#342962867$10,50018 viol.

Inspection #342962867

Dates

Opened
Feb 21, 2018
Closing Conference Date
Feb 21, 2018
Final Order
Apr 30, 2018
Closed
May 4, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
35

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
18
Violation Types
11 serious, 7 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$10,500
Penalties on Record
$10,500
Site Address
4669 Mt. Sharon Road, Greenbrier, TN 37073
Industry
337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 18 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II B 2
Serious12$1,200$1,200Apr 30, 2018-Apr 30, 2018
010021910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IV A
Serious11$1,000$1,000Apr 19, 2018-Apr 30, 2018
010031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09
Serious12$1,200$1,200Apr 19, 2018-Apr 30, 2018
010041910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02
Serious11$1,000$1,000Apr 19, 2018-Apr 30, 2018
01005A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Serious11$1,000$1,000Apr 19, 2018-Apr 30, 2018
01005B1910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious11$0$0Apr 19, 2018-Apr 30, 2018
010061910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious12$1,200$1,200Apr 19, 2018-Apr 30, 2018

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Dec 21, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315251132$8,55010 viol.

Inspection #315251132

Dates

Opened
Dec 21, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Feb 9, 2011
Closed
Apr 27, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
100
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
10
Violation Types
10 serious
Initial Penalties
$8,550
Penalties on Record
$8,550
Site Address
4669 Mount Sharon Rd, Greenbrier, TN 37070
Industry
337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 10 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01
Serious1-$4,000$4,000Apr 11, 2011--
01001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01
Serious1-$0$0Apr 11, 2011--
01001C1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G05 I
Serious1-$0$0Apr 11, 2011--
01001D1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06
Serious1-$0$0Apr 11, 2011--
01001E1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 IIA
Serious1-$0$0Apr 11, 2011--
01001F1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05
Serious1-$0$0Apr 11, 2011--
01001G1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01
Serious1-$0$0Apr 11, 2011--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 30, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315208454$13,50023 viol.

Inspection #315208454

Dates

Opened
Nov 30, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Nov 30, 2010
Closed
Mar 24, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
96

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
23
Violation Types
12 serious, 11 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$18,625
Penalties on Record
$13,500
Site Address
4669 Mount Sharon Rd, Greenbrier, TN 37070
Industry
337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 23 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01
Serious24$1,500$1,125Mar 2, 2011--
010021910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03
Serious14$1,500$1,125Mar 2, 2011--
01003A1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09
Serious12$1,750$1,313Mar 2, 2011--
01003B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02
Serious22$0$0Mar 9, 2011--
010041910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02
Serious13$1,750$1,313Mar 2, 2011--
010051910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious11$1,250$937Mar 19, 2011--
010061910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious11$1,500$1,125Mar 19, 2011--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jun 23, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309929552$1,8008 viol.

Inspection #309929552

Dates

Opened
Jun 23, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Jul 12, 2006
Closed
Nov 13, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
110

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
8 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,800
Penalties on Record
$1,800
Site Address
4669 Mount Sharon Rd, Greenbrier, TN 37070
Industry
337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01
Serious14$1,200$1,200Oct 15, 2006--
01001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01
Serious14$0$0Oct 15, 2006--
01001C1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I
Serious14$0$0Sep 5, 2006--
01001D1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03
Serious14$0$0Sep 5, 2006--
01001E1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01
Serious14$0$0Oct 15, 2006--
01002A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
Serious12$600$600Oct 15, 2006--
01002B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08
Serious12$0$0Sep 5, 2006--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 3, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309925725$2,0409 viol.

Inspection #309925725

Dates

Opened
May 3, 2006
Closing Conference Date
May 3, 2006
Closed
Jan 4, 2007

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
120

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,550
Penalties on Record
$2,040
Site Address
4669 Mount Sharon Rd, Greenbrier, TN 37070
Industry
337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (7 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Serious11$450$360Jun 15, 2006--
010021910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02
Serious13$600$480Jun 15, 2006--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious33$750$600Dec 4, 2006--
01004A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious22$750$600Jun 15, 2006--
01004B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I
Serious22$0$0Jun 15, 2006--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other12$0$0Jun 15, 2006--
020021910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02
Other14$0$0Jun 15, 2006--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 15, 1999Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#302486188$9003 viol.

Inspection #302486188

Dates

Opened
Oct 15, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Oct 15, 1999
Closed
Jan 24, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
125
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$900
Penalties on Record
$900
Site Address
4669 Mount Sharon Rd, Greenbrier, TN 37070
Industry
337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04
Serious24$900$900Jan 11, 2000--
01001B1910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04
Serious14$0$0Jan 11, 2000--
020011910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06
Other24$0$0Jan 11, 2000--
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Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure12 citations · $5,200
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers7 citations · $812
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment7 citations · $450

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer10.7
Industry average3.9
Penalties per inspection
This employer$5,456
Industry average$1,973

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, 12,437 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

BLS 2024 survey: nonupholstered wood household furniture manufacturing reported 3.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 19.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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