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Transportation & Warehousing · W Jefferson, NC

Ashe County School Bus Garage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ashe County School Bus Garage ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,400
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ashe County School Bus Garage in W Jefferson, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ashe County School Bus Garage 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Msad 49 in Fairfield, ME is another transportation & warehousing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $4,400 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ashe County School Bus Garage compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ashe County School Bus Garage runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,400 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ashe County School Bus Garage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMPSON TRUCKING AC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TAX AIRFREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARGO FORCE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HELEN OF TROY L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GULF STEVEDORING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LINEAGE LOGISTICS HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IMTT-BAYONNE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOURCECUT INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN AIR CARGO, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JAMES RICHARDSON TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PACIFIC STEVEDORING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U. S. Postal Service, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FEDEX SMARTPOST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARCADIA BEAUTY LABS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FUN STUFF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Ashe County School B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Ashe County School Bus Garage has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ashe County School Bus Garage in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Ashe County School Bus Garage is the #2,541 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($4,400).

How Ashe County School Bus Garage Compares

Ashe County School Bus Garage's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-17

Last Inspection

2013-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,200 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$6,050

Current Penalty Amount

$4,400

Penalty Reduction

27.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,650 from the initial assessment of $6,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ashe County School Bus Garage compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ashe County School Bus Garage Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $4,400 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,200 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ashe County School Bus Garage, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,400 here).

Cactus Transport INC. $4,400 TX Msad 49 $4,400 ME Southwest Airlines CO. $4,400 CA Boyd Transportation INC $4,400 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Thompson Trucking Acquisitions, LLC 2 insp. Doraville, GA Tax Airfreight, INC. 2 insp. Windsor, WI Ryder Integrated Logistics 2 insp. Decatur, IL Cargo Force INC 2 insp. Kearny, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cactus Transport INC.
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $4,400
Msad 49
Fairfield, ME
9 inspections $4,400
Southwest Airlines CO.
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $4,400
Boyd Transportation INC
Chester, CA
2 inspections $4,400
Distribution Technology INC.
Concord, NC
2 inspections $4,400

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What to do with this record

Use Ashe County School Bus Garage's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ashe County School Bus Garage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ashe County School Bus Garage's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ashe County School Bus Garage have? ▼
Ashe County School Bus Garage has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Ashe County School Bus Garage had? ▼
Ashe County School Bus Garage has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-17 and the most recent on 2013-01-23. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ashe County School Bus Garage? ▼
Ashe County School Bus Garage has been assessed $4,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,050 (a 27.3% reduction).
Does Ashe County School Bus Garage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ashe County School Bus Garage has 4 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 Ashe County School Bus Garage operate in? ▼
Ashe County School Bus Garage operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 485210). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ashe County School Bus Garage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ashe County School Bus Garage ranks #59,057 (the lower half 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 Ashe County School Bus Garage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ashe County School Bus Garage's total OSHA penalty of $4,400 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Msad 49 in Fairfield, ME is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,400 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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