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City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department ranks #46,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$6,800
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#46,647
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (1.1x 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
#46,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (1.2x 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

$6,800 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Middletown Water & Sewer Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF BERNARDSV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ORIGIN ENERGY AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PUD #1 FRANKLIN COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED EDISON …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MATANUSKA TELEPHONE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAPE VINCENT VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TENNESSEE VALLEY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GREENE VILL WATER PO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TULLAHOMA UTILITY-AD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SANDY CREEK LACONA J…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ITHACA CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PUD #1 OF LEWIS COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COLONIE TN DPW DIV O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SECOND SOUTH CHEATHA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KLICKITAT COUNTY PUD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHADY GROVE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MAHWAH SEWER PUMP ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARNEYS POINT SEWERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KIRKWOOD TN SEWER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARATHON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2City of Middletown W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Middletown Water & Sewer Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department sits at penalty rank #472 of 866 penalized establishments ($6,800 assessed).

How City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department Compares

City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department's 1.67 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

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

$2,104

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 $2,104.

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 2,996 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 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,267 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,800 here).

Wrightstown Mua Sewage Treatment Plant $6,800 NJ Municipal Light and Power $6,827 AK Walker River Irrigation District $6,740 NV City of Stanford - Water Works $6,900 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 insp. Bernardsville, NJ Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. 3 insp. Pago Pago, AS Pud #1 Franklin County 3 insp. Pasco, WA Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC. 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wrightstown Mua Sewage Treatment Plant
Wrightstown, NJ
2 inspections $6,800
Municipal Light and Power
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $6,827
Walker River Irrigation District
Yerington, NV
2 inspections $6,740
City of Stanford - Water Works
Stanford, KY
2 inspections $6,900
Carson Energy Group
Elk Grove, CA
2 inspections $6,700

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What to do with this record

Use City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department'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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department ranks #46,647 (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 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 $5,509 per employer (1.2x 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.
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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