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Hamlett-Dobson INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hamlett-Dobson INC ranks #59,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$4,300
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hamlett-Dobson INC in Kingsport, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Hamlett-Dobson INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eidson Enterprises, INC in Clinton, MO is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,300 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#59,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hamlett-Dobson INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hamlett-Dobson INC runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$4,300 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hamlett-Dobson INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedB & R REPAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TRISTATE LINEN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAJACKS SERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLASS 8 TRUCK REPAIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AIMMCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ZAMORA AUTO BODY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30GERBER COLLISION (NO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MIDAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MI-JACK PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNION GOSPEL MISSION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOLIDAY CHEVROLET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GEORGIA BALER AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MERCHANT'S TIRE & AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TRANSTECK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SALON NUANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BODINE & MILLER-BREN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COACHLIGHT CLIPPERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SKYLINE CLEANERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NOEMI DAVILA DBA LA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Hamlett-Dobson INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Hamlett-Dobson INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

Hamlett-Dobson INC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Hamlett-Dobson INC is the #1,022 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($4,300).

How Hamlett-Dobson INC Compares

Hamlett-Dobson INC's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-23

Last Inspection

2011-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $2,150 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,600

Current Penalty Amount

$4,300

Penalty Reduction

23.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,300 from the initial assessment of $5,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Hamlett-Dobson INC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hamlett-Dobson INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 15 3.8
Total Penalty $4,300 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,150 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hamlett-Dobson INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,300 here).

Frankenmuth Industrials $4,300 MI Unifirst Corporation $4,300 MI Equipment & Controls, INC. $4,300 PA Phat Thanh Vo DBA Phat's Toyota Specialist $4,300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

B & R Repair, INC. 2 insp. Lemont, IL Tristate Linen INC. 2 insp. Congers, NY Sajacks Service LLC 2 insp. Anna, OH Class 8 Truck Repair LLC 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Frankenmuth Industrials
Frankenmuth, MI
2 inspections $4,300
Unifirst Corporation
Taylor, MI
2 inspections $4,300
Equipment & Controls, INC.
Monessen, PA
2 inspections $4,300
Phat Thanh Vo DBA Phat's Toyota Specialist
Garden Grove, CA
2 inspections $4,300
Eidson Enterprises, INC
Clinton, MO
2 inspections $4,300

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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 Hamlett-Dobson INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hamlett-Dobson INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hamlett-Dobson INC have? ▼
Hamlett-Dobson INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Hamlett-Dobson INC had? ▼
Hamlett-Dobson INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-23 and the most recent on 2011-06-29. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hamlett-Dobson INC? ▼
Hamlett-Dobson INC has been assessed $4,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,600 (a 23.2% reduction).
Does Hamlett-Dobson INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hamlett-Dobson INC 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 Hamlett-Dobson INC operate in? ▼
Hamlett-Dobson INC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 812210). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hamlett-Dobson INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hamlett-Dobson INC ranks #59,542 (the lower 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 Hamlett-Dobson INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hamlett-Dobson INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,300 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eidson Enterprises, INC in Clinton, MO is a similar other services employer with $4,300 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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