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Town of Blowing Rock Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Blowing Rock Public Works ranks #75,248 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,113
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,248
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Blowing Rock Public Works in Blowing Rock, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,113. 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 Blowing Rock Public Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,248 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Marshall Center-Parks in Vancouver, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#75,248
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Blowing Rock Public Works sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,113 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Town of Blowing Rock Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDLNR-DIVISION OF FOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FORSYTH TWP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BOROUGH OF PARAMUS P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ST CLAIR SHORES POLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUMBERLAND COUNTY PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FERRELL FIRE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VIRGIN ISLANDS HOUSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26LAKE TOWNSHIP FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEXTER VILLAGE OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ALASKA DOC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF HOMELA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCHUYLER HEIGHTS VOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF RICHMOND, PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REGION 2000 SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYSDOCCS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAKELAND FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Town of Blowing Rock…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Town of Blowing Rock Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Town of Blowing Rock Public Works in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Blowing Rock Public Works is the #1,265 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,113).

How Town of Blowing Rock Public Works Compares

Town of Blowing Rock Public Works's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-16

Last Inspection

2014-01-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,057

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,057 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$3,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,113

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,137 from the initial assessment of $3,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Blowing Rock Public Works compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Blowing Rock Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $2,113 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,057 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Blowing Rock Public Works, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,113 here).

City of Selah $2,100 WA Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building) $2,100 NJ Marshall Center-Parks $2,100 WA Santek Waste Services INC $2,100 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Policia DE Puerto Rico 2 insp. Aguas Buenas, PR Voorhees Township Fire Department Headquarters 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ Forsyth TWP 2 insp. Gwinn, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shuck Law Firm
Sioux City, IA
0 inspections $0
City of Selah
Selah, WA
2 inspections $2,100
Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building)
Woodbury Heights, NJ
2 inspections $2,100
Marshall Center-Parks
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $2,100
Town of Wingate - Public Works
Wingate, NC
2 inspections $2,100

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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 Blowing Rock Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Blowing Rock Public Works's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Town of Blowing Rock Public Works have? ▼
Town of Blowing Rock Public Works has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,113.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Blowing Rock Public Works had? ▼
Town of Blowing Rock Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-16 and the most recent on 2014-01-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Blowing Rock Public Works? ▼
Town of Blowing Rock Public Works has been assessed $2,113 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,250 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Town of Blowing Rock Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Blowing Rock Public Works has 3 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 Blowing Rock Public Works operate in? ▼
Town of Blowing Rock Public Works operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926130). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Blowing Rock Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Blowing Rock Public Works ranks #75,248 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Town of Blowing Rock Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Blowing Rock Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $2,113 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, Marshall Center-Parks in Vancouver, WA is a similar public administration employer with $2,100 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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