Information · Fargo, ND

Cable One, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cable One, INC. ranks #57,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,620
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cable One, INC. in Fargo, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,620. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cable One, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, INC in Springfield, VA is another information employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,568 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#57,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cable One, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cable One, INC. runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$4,620 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cable One, INC..

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Cable One, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cable One, INC. in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: Cable One, INC. is the #100 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($4,620).

How Cable One, INC. Compares

Cable One, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-16

Last Inspection

2018-05-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,310

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,310 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$9,239

Current Penalty Amount

$4,620

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,619 from the initial assessment of $9,239. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Cable One, INC. compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cable One, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.3
Total Penalty $4,620 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,310 $1,881

Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cable One, INC., both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,620 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cable One, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cable One, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cable One, INC. have?
Cable One, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,620.
How many OSHA inspections has Cable One, INC. had?
Cable One, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-16 and the most recent on 2018-05-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cable One, INC.?
Cable One, INC. has been assessed $4,620 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,239 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Cable One, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cable One, INC. has 3 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 Cable One, INC. operate in?
Cable One, INC. operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 518111). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cable One, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cable One, INC. ranks #57,591 (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 Cable One, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cable One, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,620 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, INC in Springfield, VA is a similar information employer with $4,568 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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