Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-3-909: Conditions or practices by state departments or agencies endangering health - Abatement

Whenever the commissioner of labor and workforce development has reason to believe that failure of an agency or department to meet its responsibilities under this chapter creates imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to any employee of this state, the commissioner shall immediately submit to the governor a statement of the reasons for the commissioner's belief, together with recommendations for the immediate abatement of the hazard.