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City of Vergennes

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Vergennes ranks #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$3,200
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Vergennes in Vergennes, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,200. 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 Vergennes 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Hebron in Hebron, CT is another public administration employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $3,210 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Vergennes compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Vergennes runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$3,200 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Vergennes.

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City of Vergennes has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Vergennes in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Vergennes ranks #1,081 at $3,200 current penalty.

How City of Vergennes Compares

City of Vergennes's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-09-15

Last Inspection

2025-09-02

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,067

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,067 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$4,848

Current Penalty Amount

$3,200

Penalty Reduction

34.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,648 from the initial assessment of $4,848. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Vergennes compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Vergennes Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $3,200 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,067 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,200 here).

Ketchikan City of $3,200 AK DCR Ponce Maxima $3,200 PR City of Bakersfield $3,210 CA Town of Hebron $3,210 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

City of Seattle 3 insp. Shoreline, WA Margate City Fire Department Station 2 3 insp. Margate City, NJ Durhamville Volunteer Fire Department 3 insp. Durhamville, NY Maryland Department of Juvenile Services 3 insp. Baltimore, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ketchikan City of
Ketchikan, AK
3 inspections $3,200
DCR Ponce Maxima
Ponce, PR
7 inspections $3,200
Wolverine
Fort Knox, KY
0 inspections $0
City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
4 inspections $3,210
Town of Hebron
Hebron, CT
10 inspections $3,210

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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 Vergennes safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Vergennes's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Vergennes have? ▼
City of Vergennes has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,200.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Vergennes had? ▼
City of Vergennes has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-15 and the most recent on 2025-09-02. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Vergennes? ▼
City of Vergennes has been assessed $3,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,848 (a 34.0% reduction).
Does City of Vergennes have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Vergennes has 4 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 Vergennes operate in? ▼
City of Vergennes operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Vergennes rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Vergennes ranks #66,822 (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 Vergennes's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Vergennes's total OSHA penalty of $3,200 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Hebron in Hebron, CT is a similar public administration employer with $3,210 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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