Utilities · Marion, IL

City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant in Marion, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 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 City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Of these, 2 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, Canisteo Vill Wastewater Treatment Plant in Canisteo, NY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant Compares

City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-09

Last Inspection

2021-02-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

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

Metric City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 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 City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant'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 City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant have?
City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant had?
City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-09 and the most recent on 2021-02-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant?
City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant has 2 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 Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant operate in?
City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant 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 City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Marion - Waste Water Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Canisteo Vill Wastewater Treatment Plant in Canisteo, 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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