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City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility ranks #79,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$1,725
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility in Montpelier, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,725. 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 Wastewater Treatment Facility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Midamerican Energy in Sergeant Bluff, IA is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,705 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#79,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,725 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCLAYTON BOROUGH WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MODESTO IRRIGATION D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CITY, CITY OF:…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTAR ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHARLESTON WATER SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARYLAND ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEONTA CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANCHESTER-WATER WAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MANNSVILLE VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WYANDOTTE MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CASTLETON VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILL OF TRUMANSBURG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SEWANEE UTILITY-ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLLINS TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WARSAW VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TONAWANDA TN WATER &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1City of Montpelier W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility ranks #689 at $1,725 current penalty.

How City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility Compares

City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility's 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-20

Last Inspection

2012-11-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$863

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $863 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,725

Penalty Reduction

13.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $275 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $1,725 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $863 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,725 here).

Midamerican Energy $1,705 IA Pacific Gas and Electric Company $1,700 CA Aaa $1,700 PR Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property $1,750 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Clayton Borough Water Department 2 insp. Clayton, NJ Modesto Irrigation District 2 insp. Modesto, CA Sioux City, City of: Public Works 2 insp. Sioux City, IA Westar Energy, INC. 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midamerican Energy
Sergeant Bluff, IA
3 inspections $1,705
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Hayward, CA
3 inspections $1,700
Aaa
Trujillo Alto, PR
2 inspections $1,700
Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property
Chino Valley, AZ
4 inspections $1,750
Town of Plymouth
Pequabuck, CT
3 inspections $1,752

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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 Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility have? ▼
City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,725.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility had? ▼
City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-20 and the most recent on 2012-11-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility? ▼
City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility has been assessed $1,725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 13.8% reduction).
Does City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility has 3 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 Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility operate in? ▼
City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility 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 Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility ranks #79,116 (the lower 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 Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Facility's total OSHA penalty of $1,725 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, Midamerican Energy in Sergeant Bluff, IA is a similar utilities employer with $1,705 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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