Public Administration · El Paso, TX

International Boundary & Water Commission

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), International Boundary & Water Commission has a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

79% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

International Boundary & Water Commission in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 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 International Boundary & Water Commission 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 15 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hamilton Fire Division in Hamilton, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection
78.9%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 21/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 International Boundary & Water Commission.

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International Boundary & Water Commission has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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 International Boundary & Water Commission Compares

International Boundary & Water Commission's 4.75 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against International Boundary & Water Commission to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-08-18

Last Inspection

2014-04-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

78.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

21.1% 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 International Boundary & Water Commission compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric International Boundary & Water Commission Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 19 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 International Boundary & Water Commission, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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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 International Boundary & Water Commission safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, International Boundary & Water Commission's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 4 inspections, including 15 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 International Boundary & Water Commission have?
International Boundary & Water Commission has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has International Boundary & Water Commission had?
International Boundary & Water Commission has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-18 and the most recent on 2014-04-23. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for International Boundary & Water Commission?
International Boundary & Water Commission has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does International Boundary & Water Commission have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. International Boundary & Water Commission has 15 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 International Boundary & Water Commission operate in?
International Boundary & Water Commission operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 928120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does International Boundary & Water Commission's safety record compare to industry average?
International Boundary & Water Commission's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hamilton Fire Division in Hamilton, 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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