Morristown, Tennessee · Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins · NAICS 325991
OSHA has inspected Colortech, Inc. 8 times in Tennessee since 1990.
The latest one began on May 19, 2026 after a complaint, in Morristown.
Those inspections ended with 47 citation items: 25 serious and 22 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $6,800 and now stand at $5,250, 23% lower after settlements or reviews.
Respiratory protection comes up most often in these citations: 9 items under 1910.134.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Colortech, Inc. averages $600 (1 cited inspection).
Colortech, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company5705 Commerce Blvd, Morristown, TN 37814 · Support Activities for Printing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.03(27)(B)1 |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $600 | Sep 25, 2026 | Final |
5712 Commerce Boulevard, Morristown, TN 37814 · Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,200 | $1,200 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(ib) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iib) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(ib) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(ic) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(id) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2009 | Closed |
5712 Commerce Blvd., Morristown, TN 37814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.37(k)(1) · Exit routes |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $700 | $700 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $200 | $200 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.24(i) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 7, 2002 | Closed |
5712 Commerce Blvd., Morristown, TN 37814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Dec 29, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iiid) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1998 | Closed |
5712 Commerce Blvd., Morristown, TN 37814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(5) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $500 | $250 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(10) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.134(c) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2e 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(5)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $800 | $400 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 9000609 |
Serious | $400 | $200 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(ib) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(ic) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.1030(h)(2)(id) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3a 29 CFR 3000601 |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3b 29 CFR 3000603 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1995 | Closed |
5712 Commerce Blvd., Morristown, TN 37814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 2, 1994 | Closed |
5712 Commerce Blvd., Morristown, TN 37814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5712 Commerce Blvd., Morristown, TN 37814 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Morristown site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 265 workers: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 44 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colortech Inc. Morristown · 2025 | 265 | 7 | 5 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Colortech, Inc Morristown · 2023 | 306 | 5 | 3 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2)
(2) Other substances—8-hour Time Weighted Averages. An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a “C”, shall not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week.
29 CFR 1910.1000(e)
(e) To achieve compliance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, administrative or engineering controls must first be determined and implemented whenever feasible. When such controls are not feasible to achieve full compliance, protective equipment or any other protective measures shall be used to keep the exposure of employees to air contaminants within the limits prescribed in this section. Any equipment and/or technical measures used for this purpose must be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. Whenever respirators are used, their use shall comply with 1910.134.
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(ib)
(B) A list of job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure, and
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