Other Services · Blackstone, VA

Town of Blackstone Garage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Blackstone Garage has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

88% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Town of Blackstone Garage in Blackstone, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 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 Town of Blackstone Garage 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Blackstone Garage.

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Town of Blackstone Garage has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services 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 Town of Blackstone Garage Compares

Town of Blackstone Garage's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Town of Blackstone Garage to date. The Other Services sector average runs $3,070 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-18

Last Inspection

2010-05-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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: Other Services

How Town of Blackstone Garage compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Blackstone Garage Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 3.8
Total Penalty $0 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,499

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Blackstone Garage, both outside VA 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 Town of Blackstone Garage safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Blackstone Garage's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Blackstone Garage have?
Town of Blackstone Garage has 8 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 Town of Blackstone Garage had?
Town of Blackstone Garage has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-18 and the most recent on 2010-05-17. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Blackstone Garage?
Town of Blackstone Garage has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Blackstone Garage have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Blackstone Garage 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 Town of Blackstone Garage operate in?
Town of Blackstone Garage operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Blackstone Garage's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Blackstone Garage's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA is a similar other services 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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