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City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department has a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$6,800
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#47,099
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department in Middletown, CT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,800. 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 Middletown Water & Sewer Department 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Stanford - Water Works in Stanford, KY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,900 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
53%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$6,800 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Middletown Water & Sewer Department

The federal enforcement record for City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department in Middletown, CT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (20.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 3 (60.0%) 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 $7,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,800 - a 9.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,267. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-06-27 to 2014-05-05, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-06-27

Last Inspection

2014-05-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,267

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $2,267 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

60.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$7,500

Current Penalty Amount

$6,800

Penalty Reduction

9.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $700 from the initial assessment of $7,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 6.1
Total Penalty $6,800 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,267 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Middletown Water & Sewer Department have? ▼
City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,800.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department had? ▼
City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-27 and the most recent on 2014-05-05. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department? ▼
City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department has been assessed $6,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,500 (a 9.3% reduction).
Does City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department has 1 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Middletown Water & Sewer Department operate in? ▼
City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department's total OSHA penalty of $6,800 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Stanford - Water Works in Stanford, KY is a similar utilities employer with $6,900 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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