Utilities · Torrington, CT

City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station ranks #96,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$245
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station in Torrington, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $245. 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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rubio Canon Land & Water Association in Altadena, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $225 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#96,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$245 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FPL ENERGY WYMAN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KETCHIKAN CITY OF PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF SOMERS POINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ODESSA VILL WTP - PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SANDY CREEK WTP - MC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNAH VALLEY UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OLIVER SPRINGS-WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SENECA CO. WATER & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEWANEE UTILITY-MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PUD #1 OF LEWIS COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ATHENS UTILITY-WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PERSIA UTILITY-MAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAINTED POST VILL CR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF NEWTON SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF SALEM SEWAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOGAN TOWNSHIP MUA L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOLAR HELP HAWAII LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7City of Torrington W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station sits at penalty rank #833 of 866 penalized establishments ($245 assessed).

How City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station Compares

City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-19

Last Inspection

2013-11-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$123

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $123 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$490

Current Penalty Amount

$245

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $245 from the initial assessment of $490. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $245 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $123 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station have?
City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $245.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station had?
City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-19 and the most recent on 2013-11-19. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station?
City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station has been assessed $245 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $490 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station has 1 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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station operate in?
City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station 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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station ranks #96,750 (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 Torrington Wpca Pump Station's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station's total OSHA penalty of $245 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, Rubio Canon Land & Water Association in Altadena, CA is a similar utilities employer with $225 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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