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City of Burlington

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Burlington has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$47,700
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,440
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of Burlington in Burlington, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Burlington 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Green Field Energy Group in Independence, MO is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How City of Burlington compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Burlington runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$47,700 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About City of Burlington

The federal enforcement record for City of Burlington in Burlington, VT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 4.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $84,550 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $47,700 - a 43.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $15,900. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (7.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-09-15 to 2017-06-29, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-09-15

Last Inspection

2017-06-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $15,900 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$84,550

Current Penalty Amount

$47,700

Penalty Reduction

43.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,850 from the initial assessment of $84,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How City of Burlington compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Burlington Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $47,700 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,900 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Burlington safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Burlington's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Burlington have? ▼
City of Burlington has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,700.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Burlington had? ▼
City of Burlington has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-15 and the most recent on 2017-06-29. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Burlington? ▼
City of Burlington has been assessed $47,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $84,550 (a 43.6% reduction).
Does City of Burlington have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Burlington has 8 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 City of Burlington operate in? ▼
City of Burlington operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does City of Burlington's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Burlington's total OSHA penalty of $47,700 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Green Field Energy Group in Independence, MO is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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