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Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

92% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept in Dunkirk, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 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 Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 12 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, City of Dufur in Dufur, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept.

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Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept Compares

Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-01

Last Inspection

2012-10-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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 Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 13 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 Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway 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 (2 inspections here).

Town of Carrboro - Public Works 2 insp. Carrboro, NC Los Angeles County Fire Department 2 insp. Malibu, CA Los Angeles Department of Water and Power 2 insp. Sherman Oaks, CA Neptune Township Fire District #1 - Hamilton Fire Company Station 34-1 2 insp. Neptune, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tellico Plains - Administration
Tellico Plains, TN
2 inspections $0
Linden Fire Department House #4
Linden, NJ
2 inspections $0
City of Dufur
Dufur, OR
2 inspections $0
Borough of Haddonfield Municipal Building
Haddonfield, NJ
2 inspections $0
U.S. Army Garrison, Department of Emergency SVCS
Carlisle, PA
2 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 Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept have? ▼
Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept had? ▼
Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-01 and the most recent on 2012-10-05. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept? ▼
Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept has 12 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 Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept operate in? ▼
Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept 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.
How does Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dunkirk TN Hall/Highway Dept's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, City of Dufur in Dufur, OR 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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