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City of New Bern Public Works Garage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of New Bern Public Works Garage ranks #87,866 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
$900
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of New Bern Public Works Garage in New Bern, NC 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: $900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of New Bern Public Works Garage 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 #87,866 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 Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Departamento DE Hacienda in Yauco, PR is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#87,866
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of New Bern Public Works Garage runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$900 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of New Bern Public Works Garage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH HUDSON REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CHARLES CITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PARK RIDGE FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF VICCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF FIFE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CITY OF MARYSVILLE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF POULSBO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DOT HARBOR DIV BASEY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ENFIELD FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PUTNEY WASTEWATER TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCOTTVILLE FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CITY OF BRISTOL FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALOIS LOGAN HECTOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MI DOC CARSON CITY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NASSAU COUNTY PROBAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OAT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CA CORRECTIONAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0City of New Bern Pub…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
City of New Bern Public Works Garage has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

City of New Bern Public Works Garage in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of New Bern Public Works Garage is the #1,528 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($900).

How City of New Bern Public Works Garage Compares

City of New Bern Public Works Garage's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-14

Last Inspection

2014-01-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $450 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$900

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $2,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of New Bern Public Works Garage compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of New Bern Public Works Garage Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $900 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of New Bern Public Works Garage, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($900 here).

City of Gardiner $900 ME City of Nogales, City Hall $900 AZ County Sanitation Districts of los Angeles County $900 CA Departamento DE Hacienda $900 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue- Engine 3 2 insp. Weehawken, NJ City of Charles City, Iowa 2 insp. Charles City, IA Park Ridge Fire Department 2 insp. Park Ridge, NJ City of Vicco 2 insp. Vicco, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Gardiner
Gardiner, ME
7 inspections $900
City of Nogales, City Hall
Nogales, AZ
2 inspections $900
County Sanitation Districts of los Angeles County
Carson, CA
2 inspections $900
Departamento DE Hacienda
Yauco, PR
3 inspections $900
Bristol Bay Borough Police Department
King Salmon, AK
2 inspections $900

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What to do with this record

Use City of New Bern Public Works Garage'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 City of New Bern Public Works Garage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of New Bern Public Works Garage's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 City of New Bern Public Works Garage have? ▼
City of New Bern Public Works Garage has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $900.
How many OSHA inspections has City of New Bern Public Works Garage had? ▼
City of New Bern Public Works Garage has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-14 and the most recent on 2014-01-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of New Bern Public Works Garage? ▼
City of New Bern Public Works Garage has been assessed $900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,400 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does City of New Bern Public Works Garage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of New Bern Public Works Garage 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 City of New Bern Public Works Garage operate in? ▼
City of New Bern Public Works Garage operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of New Bern Public Works Garage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of New Bern Public Works Garage ranks #87,866 (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 City of New Bern Public Works Garage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of New Bern Public Works Garage's total OSHA penalty of $900 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Departamento DE Hacienda in Yauco, PR is a similar public administration employer with $900 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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