Construction · Fulton, NY

Palermo TN Highway Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Palermo TN Highway Dept has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

78% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Palermo TN Highway Dept in Fulton, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 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 Palermo TN Highway Dept 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 7 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.

2.3
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Palermo TN Highway Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVENEGAS CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22HERA CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SILVA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7HAMILTON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23ALAKAI MECHANICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10RMY CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6K & E CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10KINSLEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MITCHELL ACOUSTICS A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MARTINEZ ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21ALPINE ROOFING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HONOLULU BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SYCAMORE ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TARLTON AND SON INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CONSOLIDATED ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SMOOT GILBANE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0VALCOM ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1THE PENTA BUILDING G…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0MCKENNEY'S INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LUEDER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Palermo TN Highway D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9
Palermo TN Highway Dept has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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 Palermo TN Highway Dept Compares

Palermo TN Highway Dept's 2.25 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Palermo TN Highway Dept to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-03-28

Last Inspection

2016-04-27

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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 Palermo TN Highway Dept compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Palermo TN Highway Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 9 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 Palermo TN Highway Dept, both outside NY 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).

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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 Palermo TN Highway Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Palermo TN Highway Dept's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Palermo TN Highway Dept have?
Palermo TN Highway Dept has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Palermo TN Highway Dept had?
Palermo TN Highway Dept has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-28 and the most recent on 2016-04-27. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Palermo TN Highway Dept?
Palermo TN Highway Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Palermo TN Highway Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Palermo TN Highway Dept has 7 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 Palermo TN Highway Dept operate in?
Palermo TN Highway 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 Palermo TN Highway Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Palermo TN Highway 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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