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Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant ranks #57,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,550
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant in Saint Joseph, MI 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: $4,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Henley Propane, INC. in Morrison, TN is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,550 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#57,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant 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

$4,550 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF VINELAND - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OHIO EDISON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PASSAIC VALLEY SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JERSEY CITY MUNICIPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF BRADFORD SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENERA PR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TROY - WATER DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OG & E, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DANC-SACKETS HARBOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MEXICO VILL PUMP STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINDSOR TN WEST WIND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SODDY DAISY UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AAA - PLANTA FILTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WEEDSPORT WASTEWATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF JERSEYVILLE-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WENONAH SEWER / WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MPW MANUFACTURING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF NEWTON WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Benton Harbor Water …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant ranks #547 at $4,550 current penalty.

How Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant Compares

Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 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

2019-01-29

Last Inspection

2019-07-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,275 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,100

Current Penalty Amount

$4,550

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,550 from the initial assessment of $9,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 6.1
Total Penalty $4,550 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,275 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,550 here).

Henley Propane, INC. $4,550 TN Imperial Irrigation District $4,535 CA Hawaii Unified Industries LLC $4,588 HI Normandy Village Utility Company $4,511 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Vineland - Water Utility 2 insp. Vineland, NJ Hawaiian Electric Company INC 2 insp. Aiea, HI Ohio Edison Company 2 insp. Wadsworth, OH Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission 2 insp. Clifton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Henley Propane, INC.
Morrison, TN
2 inspections $4,550
Accu-Read Services, Inc.
Whittier, NC
0 inspections $0
Imperial Irrigation District
El Centro, CA
2 inspections $4,535
Hawaii Unified Industries LLC
Waipahu, HI
2 inspections $4,588
Normandy Village Utility Company
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $4,511

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What to do with this record

Use Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant'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 Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant have? ▼
Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant had? ▼
Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-29 and the most recent on 2019-07-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant? ▼
Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant has been assessed $4,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant has 5 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 Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant ranks #57,965 (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 Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benton Harbor Water Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $4,550 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Henley Propane, INC. in Morrison, TN is a similar utilities employer with $4,550 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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