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County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works ranks #27,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious
$13,277
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works in Pearisburg, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,277. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Borough of Rockaway in Rockaway, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,300 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#27,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$13,277 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works.

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County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works ranks #481 at $13,277 current penalty.

How County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works Compares

County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works's 4.50 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-05-27

Last Inspection

2024-04-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,639

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $6,639 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$26,554

Current Penalty Amount

$13,277

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,277 from the initial assessment of $26,554. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 9 6.4
Total Penalty $13,277 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,639 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,277 here).

Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 $13,300 MI Borough of Rockaway $13,300 NJ Hurffville Fire CO. Station 10-3 S (Building) $13,300 NJ Good Will Fire Company Building $13,300 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Atlantic City Fire Department Apparatus 2 insp. Atlantic City, NJ San Bernardino County Fire Protection District 2 insp. San Bernardino, CA City of San Diego Fire Rescue Dept. 2 insp. San Diego, CA Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building) 2 insp. Woodbury Heights, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $13,300
Borough of Rockaway
Rockaway, NJ
2 inspections $13,300
Hurffville Fire CO. Station 10-3 S (Building)
Sewell, NJ
2 inspections $13,300
Good Will Fire Company Building
Pemberton, NJ
2 inspections $13,300
Volunteers of America Puerto Rico RRC, Inc.
San Juan, PR
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 County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works have? ▼
County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,277.
How many OSHA inspections has County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works had? ▼
County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-05-27 and the most recent on 2024-04-11. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works? ▼
County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works has been assessed $13,277 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,554 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works has 8 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 County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works ranks #27,210 (the upper 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 County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
County of Giles, Maintenance, Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $13,277 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Rockaway in Rockaway, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $13,300 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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