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Broome County Dog Shelter

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Broome County Dog Shelter has a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

79% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Broome County Dog Shelter in Binghamton, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 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 Broome County Dog Shelter 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Linden Fire Department House #4 in Linden, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Broome County Dog Shelter.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOAKLAND COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF BULLHEAD CITY-SECTION 10 WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY GOVERNMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17DEPARTAMENTO DE ESTADO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PETERSBURG-POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MANCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE STATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7USDA-RURAL DEVELOPMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF GALESBURG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WEST TRENTON FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLEN GARDNER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FORDS FIRE COMPANY - T/O GEAR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BATTLE CREEK FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DHS - HPHA, CENTRAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF SAN JOSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LAUREL LAKE FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK HOUSING AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ROBERTS PARK FPD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Broome County Dog Shelter, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Broome County Dog Shelter has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Broome County Dog Shelter Compares

Broome County Dog Shelter's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Broome County Dog Shelter to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-11-22

Last Inspection

2025-02-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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: Public Administration

How Broome County Dog Shelter compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Broome County Dog Shelter Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 14 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Broome County Dog Shelter, both outside NY 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).

Oakland County 3 insp. Waterford, MI City of Bullhead City-Section 10 Water Reclamation Facility 3 insp. Bullhead City, AZ Anne Arundel County Government 3 insp. Davidsonville, MD Departamento DE Estado 3 insp. San Juan, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tellico Plains - Police Department
Tellico Plains, TN
2 inspections $0
Burlington County
Pemberton, NJ
2 inspections $0
Dept. of Agriculture ? FS-Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Coeur D Alene, ID
2 inspections $0
Tellico Plains - Administration
Tellico Plains, TN
2 inspections $0
Linden Fire Department House #4
Linden, NJ
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Broome County Dog Shelter'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 Broome County Dog Shelter safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Broome County Dog Shelter's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Broome County Dog Shelter have? ▼
Broome County Dog Shelter has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Broome County Dog Shelter had? ▼
Broome County Dog Shelter has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-11-22 and the most recent on 2025-02-28. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Broome County Dog Shelter? ▼
Broome County Dog Shelter has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Broome County Dog Shelter have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Broome County Dog Shelter has 11 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 Broome County Dog Shelter operate in? ▼
Broome County Dog Shelter operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Broome County Dog Shelter's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Broome County Dog Shelter's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Linden Fire Department House #4 in Linden, NJ is a similar public administration 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.