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Arcosa Wind Towers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$27,561
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,793
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (1.2x 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
88%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (5.1x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Arcosa Wind Towers, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. in Belen, NM includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $27,561 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $27,561 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,187. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-11-25 to 2025-05-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arcosa Wind Towers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $27,561 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,187 $2,100
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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 per employer (5.1x 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.

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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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