Utilities · Canajoharie, NY

Canajoharie Vill WWTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Canajoharie Vill WWTP has a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

95% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections

Canajoharie Vill WWTP in Canajoharie, NY has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Canajoharie Vill WWTP 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 18 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ontario TN WTP in Ontario, NY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
94.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Canajoharie Vill WWTP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5JACKSON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19WALDENS RIDGE UTILITY DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PORT OF MORROW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9WALDENS RIDGE UTILITY DISTRICT - MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13OAK RIDGE UTILITY DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13AEE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4VI WATER AND POWER AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19AAA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SOUTH SUBURBAN SANITARY DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0EASTSIDE UTILITY DISTRICT - MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12NORTH UTILITY DISTRICT - WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF LIVERMORE FALLS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25CITIZENS GAS UTILITY DISTRICT - MAIN OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12DETROIT WATER & SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9THE DAYTON POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY - WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MINE HILL TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY - SHOP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6Canajoharie Vill WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19
Canajoharie Vill WWTP has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

How Canajoharie Vill WWTP Compares

Canajoharie Vill WWTP's 3.80 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Canajoharie Vill WWTP to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-08-15

Last Inspection

2016-08-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

94.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Canajoharie Vill WWTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Canajoharie Vill WWTP Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 19 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Canajoharie Vill WWTP, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Canajoharie Vill WWTP'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 Canajoharie Vill WWTP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Canajoharie Vill WWTP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 5 inspections, including 18 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 Canajoharie Vill WWTP have?
Canajoharie Vill WWTP has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Canajoharie Vill WWTP had?
Canajoharie Vill WWTP has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-15 and the most recent on 2016-08-12. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Canajoharie Vill WWTP?
Canajoharie Vill WWTP has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Canajoharie Vill WWTP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Canajoharie Vill WWTP has 18 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 Canajoharie Vill WWTP operate in?
Canajoharie Vill WWTP 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.
How does Canajoharie Vill WWTP's safety record compare to industry average?
Canajoharie Vill WWTP's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ontario TN WTP in Ontario, NY 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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