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Tell City Boat Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tell City Boat Works has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$6,616
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,770
of 100,495 penalized employers

Tell City Boat Works in Tell City, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,616. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tell City Boat Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nex Frame in Concord, NC is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
52%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Tell City Boat Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tell City Boat Works runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,616 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Tell City Boat Works

The federal enforcement record for Tell City Boat Works in Tell City, IN includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (40.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $7,291 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,616 - a 9.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,308. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-06-16 to 2016-06-16, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-16

Last Inspection

2016-06-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,308

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,308 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$7,291

Current Penalty Amount

$6,616

Penalty Reduction

9.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $675 from the initial assessment of $7,291. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tell City Boat Works compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tell City Boat Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 7.8
Total Penalty $6,616 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,308 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tell City Boat Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tell City Boat Works's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tell City Boat Works have? ▼
Tell City Boat Works has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,616.
How many OSHA inspections has Tell City Boat Works had? ▼
Tell City Boat Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-16 and the most recent on 2016-06-16. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tell City Boat Works? ▼
Tell City Boat Works has been assessed $6,616 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,291 (a 9.3% reduction).
Does Tell City Boat Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tell City Boat Works has 2 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 Tell City Boat Works operate in? ▼
Tell City Boat Works operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336611). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Tell City Boat Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tell City Boat Works's total OSHA penalty of $6,616 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nex Frame in Concord, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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