Construction · Dansville, NY

West Sparta TN Highway Depart

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Sparta TN Highway Depart has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

77% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

West Sparta TN Highway Depart in Dansville, NY has been the subject of 3 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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 10 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hite Crane and Rigging CO in Spokane, WA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA & B REMODELING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ELMER MILLER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12R. COAST CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10APPLE ROOFING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LACONTI CONCRETE & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JKL CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PMJ BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11KINDEL CONCRETE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUBEN MURILLO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PETER MICHAEL REALTY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GOLDEN NORTH CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RAMIREZ CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DAKOTA UNDERGROUND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GARCIA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11COASTAL FLOORING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PEAK ROOFING & CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LIRA CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WATTERSON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY BUILDERS CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9West Sparta TN Highw…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
West Sparta TN Highway Depart has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart Compares

West Sparta TN Highway Depart's 4.33 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2025-12-18

Last Inspection

2026-04-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Sparta TN Highway Depart Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 13 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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart, 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 (3 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

Use West Sparta TN Highway Depart'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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, West Sparta TN Highway Depart's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart have?
West Sparta TN Highway Depart has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has West Sparta TN Highway Depart had?
West Sparta TN Highway Depart has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-12-18 and the most recent on 2026-04-01. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Sparta TN Highway Depart?
West Sparta TN Highway Depart has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does West Sparta TN Highway Depart have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. West Sparta TN Highway Depart has 10 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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart operate in?
West Sparta TN Highway Depart 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 West Sparta TN Highway Depart's safety record compare to industry average?
West Sparta TN Highway Depart's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hite Crane and Rigging CO in Spokane, WA 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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