Public Administration · Montpelier, VT
City of Montpelier
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Montpelier has a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.
- $22,000
- OSHA penalties
- 3
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #15,712
- of 100,495 penalized employers
City of Montpelier in Montpelier, VT 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. Total penalties assessed: $22,000. 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 Montpelier 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, County of San Mateo in San Mateo, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,935 in current penalties.
- 1.5
- violations per inspection
- 33.3%
- of violations were serious
- 84%
- of penalized employers rank lower
How City of Montpelier compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average
- City of Montpelier
City of Montpelier
$22,000 in penalties
- Public Administration avg $2,581
Public Administration industry average (per employer)
$2,581 in penalties
What this shows City of Montpelier runs far above peers (8.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$22,000 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty
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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
What the Data Says About City of Montpelier
The federal enforcement record for City of Montpelier in Montpelier, VT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 1 (33.3%) 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 $69,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $22,000 - a 68.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $11,000. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.5x the sector average).
Inspection activity spans from 2016-12-28 to 2026-02-10, a window of roughly 9 years.
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2016-12-28
Last Inspection
2026-02-10
Inspection Span
9 yrs
Violations / Inspection
1.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$11,000
Industry Avg / Inspection
$826
What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $11,000 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
1
Serious
33.3% of total
1
Willful
33.3% 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.
Enforcement detail
Penalty Analysis
Initial Penalty Assessed
$69,300
Current Penalty Amount
$22,000
Penalty Reduction
68.3%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,300 from the initial assessment of $69,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Public Administration
How City of Montpelier compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | City of Montpelier | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 3.1 |
| Violations | 3 | 6.4 |
| Total Penalty | $22,000 | $2,581 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $11,000 | $826 |
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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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