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City of Falmouth

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Falmouth ranks #29,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$12,250
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Falmouth in Falmouth, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,250. 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 Falmouth 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Cota & Cota, Inc. in Bellows Falls, VT is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#29,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Falmouth compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Falmouth runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$12,250 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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 City of Falmouth.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHIGHTSTOWN ADVANCED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23THE GAS COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IBERDROLA ENERGY PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAK LODGE SANITARY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CABO ROJO GAS Y MUEB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPRINGVILLE VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NRG ENERGY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NY POWER AUTH CLARK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF BRIGANTINE W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BELLS-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AKRON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VILLAGE OF EAST ALTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF NEWTON WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10XCEL ENERGY CHEROKEE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SENECA COUNTY WILLAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARRISON TOWNSHIP ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4City of Falmouth, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
City of Falmouth has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

City of Falmouth in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Falmouth ranks #335 at $12,250 current penalty.

How City of Falmouth Compares

City of Falmouth's 7.00 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-20

Last Inspection

2011-11-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $6,125 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$24,500

Current Penalty Amount

$12,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,250 from the initial assessment of $24,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Falmouth compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Falmouth Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 6.1
Total Penalty $12,250 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,125 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Falmouth, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,250 here).

Fibrominn LLC $12,250 MN Gemma Power Systems, LLC $12,288 OH Detroit Water & Sewerage Department $12,200 MI Des Moines, City of $12,150 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Hightstown, NJ The Gas Company, LLC 2 insp. Kapolei, HI Iberdrola Energy Projects INC 2 insp. Salem, MA Oak Lodge Sanitary District 2 insp. Milwaukie, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fibrominn LLC
Benson, MN
3 inspections $12,250
Gemma Power Systems, LLC
Byesville, OH
2 inspections $12,288
Detroit Water & Sewerage Department
Detroit, MI
5 inspections $12,200
Safe Tech
White Plains, NY
0 inspections $0
Cota & Cota, Inc.
Bellows Falls, VT
0 inspections $0

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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 City of Falmouth safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Falmouth's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 City of Falmouth have? ▼
City of Falmouth has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,250.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Falmouth had? ▼
City of Falmouth has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-20 and the most recent on 2011-11-02. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Falmouth? ▼
City of Falmouth has been assessed $12,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does City of Falmouth have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Falmouth has 12 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 Falmouth operate in? ▼
City of Falmouth 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 City of Falmouth rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Falmouth ranks #29,383 (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 City of Falmouth's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Falmouth's total OSHA penalty of $12,250 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cota & Cota, Inc. in Bellows Falls, VT 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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