Public Administration · Barre, VT

Barre, City of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Barre, City of has a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$21,228
OSHA penalties: 23
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #16,349
of 100,495 penalized employers

Barre, City of in Barre, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,228. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Barre, City of 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 16 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Trenton Law Department - Municipal Prosecutors Office in Trenton, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection: 69.6%
of violations were serious: 84%
of penalized employers rank lower

Barre, City of

$21,228
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows Barre, City of runs far above peers (8.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$21,228 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Barre, City of

The federal enforcement record for Barre, City of in Barre, VT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 23 violations, translating to 7.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 16 (69.6%) 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 $58,866 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $21,228 - a 63.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,076. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-07-10 to 2019-09-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-07-10

Last Inspection

2019-09-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,076

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $7,076 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

69.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$58,866

Current Penalty Amount

$21,228

Penalty Reduction

63.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,638 from the initial assessment of $58,866. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Barre, City of compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Barre, City of	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.1
Violations	23	6.4
Total Penalty	$21,228	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,076	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barre, City of safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Barre, City of's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Barre, City of have? ▼

Barre, City of has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,228.

How many OSHA inspections has Barre, City of had? ▼

Barre, City of has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-10 and the most recent on 2019-09-25. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Barre, City of? ▼

Barre, City of has been assessed $21,228 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,866 (a 63.9% reduction).

Does Barre, City of have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Barre, City of has 16 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 Barre, City of operate in? ▼

Barre, City of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Barre, City of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Barre, City of's total OSHA penalty of $21,228 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (8.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Trenton Law Department - Municipal Prosecutors Office in Trenton, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $21,000 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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