Educational Services · Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving in Johnson City, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 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 East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Valley CSD East Coldenham Elem School in Newburgh, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY CITY UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WEST ISLIP SD WEST I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH MERRICK UFSD B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ECMC AT BUFFALO CITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CHENANGO VALLEY CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTH GLENS FALLS HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HARRISVILLE CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TUXEDO TN REC DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HAUPPAUGE PUBLIC SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COBLESKILL-RICHMONDV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HEARTLAND COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DE ESC ROSA E MOLINARI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHAMPTON UFSD SOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CAPE MAY CITY ELEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CAL POLY POMONA FOUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LUNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MANCHESTER REGIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW JERSEY CITY UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2East Tennessee State…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services 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 East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving Compares

East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-07-14

Last Inspection

2022-07-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving have?
East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving had?
East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-07-14 and the most recent on 2022-07-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving?
East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving 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 East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving operate in?
East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving's safety record compare to industry average?
East Tennessee State University - Central Receiving's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Valley CSD East Coldenham Elem School in Newburgh, NY is a similar educational services 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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