Utilities · Kingsport, TN

Bloomingdale Utility-Administration

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bloomingdale Utility-Administration has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

40% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Bloomingdale Utility-Administration in Kingsport, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bloomingdale Utility-Administration 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 6 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, Warren County Utility District - Administration in McMinnville, TN is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Bloomingdale Utility-Administration.

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Bloomingdale Utility-Administration has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

How Bloomingdale Utility-Administration Compares

Bloomingdale Utility-Administration's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Bloomingdale Utility-Administration to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-17

Last Inspection

2013-10-09

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

13.3% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

46.7% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Bloomingdale Utility-Administration compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bloomingdale Utility-Administration Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bloomingdale Utility-Administration, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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What to do with this record

Use Bloomingdale Utility-Administration'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 Bloomingdale Utility-Administration safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Bloomingdale Utility-Administration's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bloomingdale Utility-Administration have?
Bloomingdale Utility-Administration has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Bloomingdale Utility-Administration had?
Bloomingdale Utility-Administration has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-17 and the most recent on 2013-10-09. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bloomingdale Utility-Administration?
Bloomingdale Utility-Administration has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bloomingdale Utility-Administration have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Bloomingdale Utility-Administration has 6 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Bloomingdale Utility-Administration operate in?
Bloomingdale Utility-Administration operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Bloomingdale Utility-Administration's safety record compare to industry average?
Bloomingdale Utility-Administration's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Warren County Utility District - Administration in McMinnville, TN is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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