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Professional & Technical Services · Durham, NC

Brett Acoustics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brett Acoustics, INC. ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty10% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brett Acoustics, INC. in Durham, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brett Acoustics, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Argus Environmental Consultants, LLC in San Antonio, TX is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
10.0%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brett Acoustics, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brett Acoustics, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Brett Acoustics, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAEROJET ROCKETDYNE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWEST TEXAS SIGN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLEANTEC LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCHALE SIGN CO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDDLE TENNESSEE WHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FREEMAN EXPOSITIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRUSECOM TECHNOLOGY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JOHNSON-MELLOH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MAALT, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAZEN RESEARCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WAGSTAFF ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPINNING DESIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE HAWAII NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE KOREX CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTHWEST LABS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AVIAGEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELTA CONCRETE & IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMONWEALTH FUSION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TESTAMERICA LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Brett Acoustics, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Brett Acoustics, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Brett Acoustics, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Brett Acoustics, INC. ranks #347 at $2,000 current penalty.

How Brett Acoustics, INC. Compares

Brett Acoustics, INC.'s 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-27

Last Inspection

2015-08-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

10.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

90.0% 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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Brett Acoustics, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brett Acoustics, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 10 1.2
Total Penalty $2,000 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brett Acoustics, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Argus Environmental Consultants, LLC $2,000 TX Calspan Corporation $2,000 NY Michigan Fab & Engineering LLC $2,000 MI Powerstation, LLC $2,000 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace, INC. 2 insp. Orlando, FL Southwest Texas Sign Service INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Cleantec Logistics 2 insp. Salinas, CA McHale Sign CO INC. 2 insp. Redding, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Over The Air Media
Richardson, TX
0 inspections $0
Tekreliance LLC
San Ramon, CA
0 inspections $0
Argus Environmental Consultants, LLC
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $2,000
Calspan Corporation
Cheektowaga, NY
3 inspections $2,000
Sheer Industries
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Brett Acoustics, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brett Acoustics, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brett Acoustics, INC. have? ▼
Brett Acoustics, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Brett Acoustics, INC. had? ▼
Brett Acoustics, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-27 and the most recent on 2015-08-05. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brett Acoustics, INC.? ▼
Brett Acoustics, INC. has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Brett Acoustics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brett Acoustics, INC. has 1 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 Brett Acoustics, INC. operate in? ▼
Brett Acoustics, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541330). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brett Acoustics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brett Acoustics, INC. ranks #76,879 (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 Brett Acoustics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brett Acoustics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Argus Environmental Consultants, LLC in San Antonio, TX is a similar professional & technical services employer with $2,000 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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