Public Administration · Rocky Mount, VA

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop in Rocky Mount, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 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 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 6 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Haddonfield Municipal Building in Haddonfield, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop.

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Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop Compares

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-10-28

Last Inspection

2023-10-24

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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: Public Administration

How Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 12 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop'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 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop have?
Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop had?
Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-28 and the most recent on 2023-10-24. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop?
Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop has 6 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 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop operate in?
Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop 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 Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop's safety record compare to industry average?
Franklin County Parks and Recreation Shop's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Haddonfield Municipal Building in Haddonfield, NJ 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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