Educational Services · Gowanda, NY

Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

80% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept in Gowanda, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 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 Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 4 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, Newark School District-Avon Avenue School in Newark, NJ is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRANDOLPH COUNTY BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DE ESC MARIA E BAS D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TEMECULA VALLEY UNIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY OF TENNES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SISTEMA UNIVERSITARI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AURORA EAST PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEWARK SCHOOL DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRANKFORD TOWNSHIP S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BABOQUIVARI UNIFIED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MSAD #32, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IMPERIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EAST CAROLINA UNIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EASTERN SHORE COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BYRAM LAKES ELEMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVENPORT COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILSON COUNTY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STOCKTON UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Gowanda CSD Transpor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept Compares

Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-20

Last Inspection

2013-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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 Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 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 Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept'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 Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept have?
Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept had?
Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-20 and the most recent on 2013-08-22. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept?
Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept has 4 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 Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept operate in?
Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Gowanda CSD Transportation Dept'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, Newark School District-Avon Avenue School in Newark, NJ 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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