Tennessee Code 50-3-503 – Death of employee caused by willful violation of standard
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 11 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 50-3-503
- Employer: means a person engaged in a business who has one (1) or more employees and includes county, metropolitan and municipal governments. See Tennessee Code 50-3-103
- Standard: means an occupational safety and health standard promulgated by the commissioner that requires conditions or the adoption or the use of one (1) or more practices, means, methods, operations or processes reasonably necessary or appropriate to provide safe and healthful employment and places of employment. See Tennessee Code 50-3-103
Any employer who willfully violates any standard adopted by regulation promulgated pursuant to § 50-3-201, which violation causes the death of any employee, commits a Class A misdemeanor.