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City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$245
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,774
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
3%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (0.05x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station

The federal enforcement record for City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station in Torrington, CT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) 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 $490 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $245 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $123. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-11-19 to 2013-11-19, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $123 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $245 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $123 $2,100
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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 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.

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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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