Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · East Burke, VT

Burke MT. Operating Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burke MT. Operating Company ranks #7,467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$38,261
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,467
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burke MT. Operating Company in East Burke, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,261. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burke MT. Operating Company 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, New Mexico United in Albuquerque, NM is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#7,467
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Burke MT. Operating Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Burke MT. Operating Company runs far above peers (8.5x 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

$38,261 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Burke MT. Operating Company.

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Burke MT. Operating Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Burke MT. Operating Company in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Burke MT. Operating Company sits at penalty rank #49 of 848 penalized establishments ($38,261 assessed).

How Burke MT. Operating Company Compares

Burke MT. Operating Company's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-12-18

Last Inspection

2018-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,754

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $12,754 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$72,895

Current Penalty Amount

$38,261

Penalty Reduction

47.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,634 from the initial assessment of $72,895. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Burke MT. Operating Company compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Burke MT. Operating Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.8
Violations 15 5.1
Total Penalty $38,261 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,754 $2,537

Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Burke MT. Operating Company, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,261 here).

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

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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 Burke MT. Operating Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Burke MT. Operating Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Burke MT. Operating Company have?
Burke MT. Operating Company has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,261.
How many OSHA inspections has Burke MT. Operating Company had?
Burke MT. Operating Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-18 and the most recent on 2018-04-24. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burke MT. Operating Company?
Burke MT. Operating Company has been assessed $38,261 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $72,895 (a 47.5% reduction).
Does Burke MT. Operating Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Burke MT. Operating Company 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 Burke MT. Operating Company operate in?
Burke MT. Operating Company operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713920). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Burke MT. Operating Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Burke MT. Operating Company ranks #7,467 (the top 10% 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 Burke MT. Operating Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Burke MT. Operating Company's total OSHA penalty of $38,261 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (8.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, New Mexico United in Albuquerque, NM is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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