Construction · Lowville, NY

Lewis CO HWY Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lewis CO HWY Dept has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

92% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Lewis CO HWY Dept in Lowville, NY has been the subject of 4 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 kept close, sustained watch on Lewis CO HWY Dept: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC in Wheat Ridge, CO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lewis CO HWY Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMILLER CARPENTRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15CHASE ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21BOROUGH OF PEAPACK &…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 38J.Z. SHIRK CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13BOROUGH OF MAGNOLIA …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16CRAM ROOFING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FRONT LINE INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SUN WEST COMMERCIAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SAPIGAO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FIRST INSTALLATION R…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19POWELL ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5RELMEC MECHANICAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ECONOMY PLUMBING & S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MIRANDA BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BROTHERS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3COLEMAN-ADAMS CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3BRAUN CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7MJO CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8RC ANDERSEN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF HAZLET D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24Lewis CO HWY Dept, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12
Lewis CO HWY Dept has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Lewis CO HWY Dept Compares

Lewis CO HWY Dept's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Lewis CO HWY Dept to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-07-19

Last Inspection

2012-01-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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: Construction

How Lewis CO HWY Dept compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lewis CO HWY Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lewis CO HWY Dept, both outside NY 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 Lewis CO HWY Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Lewis CO HWY Dept's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lewis CO HWY Dept have?
Lewis CO HWY Dept has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Lewis CO HWY Dept had?
Lewis CO HWY Dept has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-19 and the most recent on 2012-01-31. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lewis CO HWY Dept?
Lewis CO HWY Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Lewis CO HWY Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Lewis CO HWY Dept has 11 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 Lewis CO HWY Dept operate in?
Lewis CO HWY Dept operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Lewis CO HWY Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Lewis CO HWY Dept's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC in Wheat Ridge, CO is a similar construction 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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