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Burlington Dept Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burlington Dept Public Works ranks #25,556 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty89% serious
$14,150
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,556
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burlington Dept Public Works in Burlington, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,150. 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 Dept Public Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,556 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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, Lightstone Generation LLC in Cheshire, OH is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,187 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#25,556
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Burlington Dept Public Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Burlington Dept Public Works runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$14,150 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Burlington Dept Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DES MOINES, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GREAT LAKES WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MUNICIPAL LIGHT AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREAT LAKES WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WE ENERGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF CHESHIRE WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SOUTH BERWICK SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28AES HAWAII INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PURYEAR - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE METROPOLITAN DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LORETTO - WASTEWATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CITY OF GRANITE CITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CARDERVIEW UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPRINGFIELD - WASTEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WATER AUTHORITY OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CORNING CITY GOLF ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1E GREENBUSH TN DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RUSHVILLE VIL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Burlington Dept Publ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Burlington Dept Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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 Dept Public Works in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Burlington Dept Public Works ranks #295 at $14,150 current penalty.

How Burlington Dept Public Works Compares

Burlington Dept Public Works's 13.50 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 runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-09-15

Last Inspection

2015-09-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $7,075 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,465

Current Penalty Amount

$14,150

Penalty Reduction

53.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,315 from the initial assessment of $30,465. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Burlington Dept Public Works compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Burlington Dept Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 27 6.1
Total Penalty $14,150 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,075 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Burlington Dept Public Works, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,150 here).

Township of West Caldwell DPW- Water Division $14,150 NJ Lightstone Generation LLC $14,187 OH Golden Valley Electric Association, INC. $14,066 AK Pacific Gas & Electric Company $14,250 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lower Alloways Creek Sewage Plant 2 insp. Hancocks Bridge, NJ Des Moines, City of 2 insp. Des Moines, IA Great Lakes Water Authority - Northeast Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Detroit, MI Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 2 insp. Anchorage, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of West Caldwell DPW- Water Division
West Caldwell, NJ
2 inspections $14,150
Simper Fi Hydro Seed
Bartlesville, OK
0 inspections $0
Lightstone Generation LLC
Cheshire, OH
2 inspections $14,187
Golden Valley Electric Association, INC.
Healy, AK
4 inspections $14,066
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $14,250

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What to do with this record

Use Burlington Dept Public Works's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Burlington Dept Public Works against Township of West Caldwell DPW- Water Division, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Burlington Dept Public Works's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
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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 Dept Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burlington Dept Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 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 Dept Public Works have? ▼
Burlington Dept Public Works has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Burlington Dept Public Works had? ▼
Burlington Dept Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-15 and the most recent on 2015-09-15. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burlington Dept Public Works? ▼
Burlington Dept Public Works has been assessed $14,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,465 (a 53.6% reduction).
Does Burlington Dept Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burlington Dept Public Works has 24 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 Dept Public Works operate in? ▼
Burlington Dept Public Works operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Burlington Dept Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Burlington Dept Public Works ranks #25,556 (the upper 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 Burlington Dept Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burlington Dept Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $14,150 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lightstone Generation LLC in Cheshire, OH is a similar utilities employer with $14,187 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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