Construction · Corning, NY

Caton TN HWY Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Caton TN HWY Dept has a concerning safety record: 61 violations across 13 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

87% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
61
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections

Caton TN HWY Dept in Corning, NY has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 61 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 Caton TN HWY Dept 13 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 61 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 53 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Durotech, INC. in Deer Park, TX is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
86.9%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 61 violations across 13 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Caton TN HWY Dept.

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Caton TN HWY Dept has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 61 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Caton TN HWY Dept Compares

Caton TN HWY Dept's 4.69 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Caton TN HWY Dept to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2015-03-10

Last Inspection

2024-12-12

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 13 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

53

Serious

86.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

13.1% 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: Construction

How Caton TN HWY Dept compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Caton TN HWY Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.0
Violations 61 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Caton TN HWY Dept, 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 (13 inspections here).

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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 Caton TN HWY Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Caton TN HWY Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 61 violations across 13 inspections, including 53 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Caton TN HWY Dept have?
Caton TN HWY Dept has 61 OSHA violations on record, including 53 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Caton TN HWY Dept had?
Caton TN HWY Dept has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-10 and the most recent on 2024-12-12. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Caton TN HWY Dept?
Caton TN HWY Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Caton TN HWY Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Caton TN HWY Dept has 53 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 Caton TN HWY Dept operate in?
Caton TN HWY Dept operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Caton TN HWY Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Caton TN HWY Dept's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Durotech, INC. in Deer Park, TX is a similar construction 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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