Public Administration · Madisonville, TN

Madisonville - Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Madisonville - Public Works has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Madisonville - Public Works in Madisonville, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 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 Madisonville - Public Works 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 13 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 below peers (0.6x 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.

6.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Madisonville - Public Works.

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Madisonville - Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 Madisonville - Public Works Compares

Madisonville - Public Works's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Madisonville - Public Works to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-07-28

Last Inspection

2025-04-29

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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 Madisonville - Public Works compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Madisonville - Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 13 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 Madisonville - Public Works, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Madisonville - Public Works'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 Madisonville - Public Works safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Madisonville - Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Madisonville - Public Works have?
Madisonville - Public Works has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Madisonville - Public Works had?
Madisonville - Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-28 and the most recent on 2025-04-29. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Madisonville - Public Works?
Madisonville - Public Works has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Madisonville - Public Works have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Madisonville - Public Works has 13 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 Madisonville - Public Works operate in?
Madisonville - Public Works 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 Madisonville - Public Works's safety record compare to industry average?
Madisonville - Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 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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