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City of Stanford - Water Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Stanford - Water Works ranks #46,228 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty95% serious
$6,900
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,228
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Stanford - Water Works in Stanford, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,900. 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 Stanford - Water Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,228 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Imperial Irrigation District in LA Quinta, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
94.7%
of violations were serious
#46,228
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Stanford - Water Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Stanford - Water Works 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

$6,900 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Stanford - Water Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA 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 Stanford - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
City of Stanford - Water Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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 Stanford - Water Works in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, City of Stanford - Water Works sits at penalty rank #470 of 866 penalized establishments ($6,900 assessed).

How City of Stanford - Water Works Compares

City of Stanford - Water Works's 9.50 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-20

Last Inspection

2011-06-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $3,450 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

94.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.3% 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

$12,150

Current Penalty Amount

$6,900

Penalty Reduction

43.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,250 from the initial assessment of $12,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Stanford - Water Works compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Stanford - Water Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 6.1
Total Penalty $6,900 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,450 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Stanford - Water Works, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,900 here).

Municipal Light and Power $6,827 AK Imperial Irrigation District $7,000 CA VI Water and Power Authority $7,000 VI Stockton University Water/Plumbing Department $7,000 NJ

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.

Municipal Light and Power
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $6,827
Imperial Irrigation District
LA Quinta, CA
2 inspections $7,000
VI Water and Power Authority
ST Thomas, VI
5 inspections $7,000
Stockton University Water/Plumbing Department
Galloway, NJ
2 inspections $7,000
Wrightstown Mua Sewage Treatment Plant
Wrightstown, NJ
2 inspections $6,800

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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 Stanford - Water Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Stanford - Water Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Stanford - Water Works have? ▼
City of Stanford - Water Works has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,900.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Stanford - Water Works had? ▼
City of Stanford - Water Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-20 and the most recent on 2011-06-17. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Stanford - Water Works? ▼
City of Stanford - Water Works has been assessed $6,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,150 (a 43.2% reduction).
Does City of Stanford - Water Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Stanford - Water Works has 18 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 Stanford - Water Works operate in? ▼
City of Stanford - Water Works 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 Stanford - Water Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Stanford - Water Works ranks #46,228 (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 Stanford - Water Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Stanford - Water Works's total OSHA penalty of $6,900 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Imperial Irrigation District in LA Quinta, CA is a similar utilities employer with $7,000 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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