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Burlington City Water Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burlington City Water Treatment Plant ranks #4,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty64% serious
$51,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burlington City Water Treatment Plant in Burlington City, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burlington City Water Treatment Plant 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gen Serve - DMG FEMA Florida in Rio Grande, PR is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#4,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Burlington City Water Treatment Plant runs far above peers (9.3x 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

$51,000 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Burlington City Water Treatment Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDETROIT WATER & SEWERAGE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CLINTON UTILITIES BOARD - WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PACIFICORP ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RIVULIS IRRIGATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FREDONIA VILLAGE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ARNOLD IRRIGATION DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF MAHOMET - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEWPORT UTILITIES - OPERATIONS CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF NORTH EAST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION, RAVER SUBSTATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BRUTUS TN PUMP RD WATER PUMP HOUSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VILL OF TRUMANSBURG WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WARTRACE-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF HARDIN - HARDIN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25VILLAGE OF JOHNSON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WESTCHESTER CO DEF YONKERS WWTP JOINT WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SANDY CREEK WTP - WATER TOWER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Burlington City Water Treatment Plant, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Burlington City Water Treatment Plant has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Burlington City Water Treatment Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Burlington City Water Treatment Plant ranks #77 at $51,000 current penalty.

How Burlington City Water Treatment Plant Compares

Burlington City Water Treatment Plant's 3.67 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 runs far above peers (9.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2026-01-15

Last Inspection

2026-01-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $17,000 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$51,000

Current Penalty Amount

$51,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

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

Metric Burlington City Water Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 6.1
Total Penalty $51,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,000 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Burlington City Water Treatment Plant, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($51,000 here).

Consolidated Edison Company of NY INC $49,000 NY City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management $48,000 IL City of Waterloo $54,004 IA Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC. $47,800 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Detroit Water & Sewerage Dept 3 insp. Detroit, MI Clinton Utilities Board - Warehouse 3 insp. Clinton, TN Pacificorp Energy 3 insp. Gillette, WY Rivulis Irrigation, INC. 3 insp. Fresno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cinnaminson Sewerage Authority
Cinnaminson, NJ
10 inspections $50,950
Bordentown Sewerage Authority
Bordentown, NJ
7 inspections $51,100
Gen Serve - DMG FEMA Florida
Rio Grande, PR
0 inspections $0
Unitil
Hampton, NH
0 inspections $0
City of Burlington - Sewage Treatment Plant
Burlington, NJ
2 inspections $51,800

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What to do with this record

Use Burlington City Water Treatment Plant's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Burlington City Water Treatment Plant against Cinnaminson Sewerage Authority, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Burlington City Water Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burlington City Water Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Burlington City Water Treatment Plant have? ▼
Burlington City Water Treatment Plant has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Burlington City Water Treatment Plant had? ▼
Burlington City Water Treatment Plant has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2026-01-15 and the most recent on 2026-01-15. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burlington City Water Treatment Plant? ▼
Burlington City Water Treatment Plant has been assessed $51,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Burlington City Water Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burlington City Water Treatment Plant has 7 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 Burlington City Water Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Burlington City 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 Burlington City 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, Burlington City Water Treatment Plant ranks #4,973 (the top 5% 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 Burlington City Water Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burlington City Water Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $51,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (9.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gen Serve - DMG FEMA Florida in Rio Grande, PR is a similar utilities 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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