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Arcosa Wind Towers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. ranks #11,808 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$27,561
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,808
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. in Belen, NM has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,561. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,808 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Engie North America INC. in Iowa City, IA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#11,808
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. runs far above peers (5.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$27,561 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Arcosa Wind Towers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.436.855.173.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST KENTUCKY POWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SRCA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OPERATIONS MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOUVERNEUR VILL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FULTON CITY LAKEVIEW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ONTARIO TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF THE IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 70FULTON CITY M-6 & M-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PUBLIC UTILITY DIST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SMITH UTILITY-ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OVID VILL DEPOT RD W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF BEDFORD P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PURYEAR-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11OLD TOWN WATER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WEST SOUND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CLAIBORNE UTILITIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FULTON CITY SCHROEPP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Arcosa Wind Towers, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. is the #171 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($27,561).

How Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. Compares

Arcosa Wind Towers, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-11-25

Last Inspection

2025-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,187

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,187 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,561

Current Penalty Amount

$27,561

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $27,561 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,187 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arcosa Wind Towers, INC., both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,561 here).

Engie North America INC. $27,500 IA Louth Callan Renewables, LLC $27,809 RI Fort Lee DPW $27,900 NJ Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. $27,151 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, INC. 3 insp. Maysville, KY Srca 3 insp. Coquille, OR Operations Management International INC 3 insp. Roseburg, OR Gouverneur Vill Water Pollution Control Plant 3 insp. Gouverneur, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

El Dorado, City Of
El Dorado, KS
0 inspections $0
Engie North America INC.
Iowa City, IA
2 inspections $27,500
City of Jackson - Department of Public Works
Jackson, MS
0 inspections $0
Louth Callan Renewables, LLC
Coventry, RI
2 inspections $27,809
Fort Lee DPW
Fort Lee, NJ
2 inspections $27,900

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arcosa Wind Towers, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. have? ▼
Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,561.
How many OSHA inspections has Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. had? ▼
Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-11-25 and the most recent on 2025-05-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arcosa Wind Towers, INC.? ▼
Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. has been assessed $27,561 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. operate in? ▼
Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221115). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. ranks #11,808 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Arcosa Wind Towers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arcosa Wind Towers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $27,561 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Engie North America INC. in Iowa City, IA is a similar utilities employer with $27,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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