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Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House has a concerning safety record: 39 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

90% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
39
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House in Cohoes, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 39 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 39 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 35 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Long Beach Township Water Department in Beach Haven, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
89.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 39 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (13.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.220.430.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEPARTMENT OF WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNICOI COUNTY UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5R WAGNER INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PUBLIC UTILITY DIST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SAN BUENAVEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LINDEN-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CALPINE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FERRELLGAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GATES - WATER DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANDERSON CO WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TENNESSEE RIDGE-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CASTALIAN SPRINGS UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OHIO VALLEY ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15EVERSOURCE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ISLAND PACIFIC ENERG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEPARTMENT OF WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PACIFIC GAS AND ELEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF FORTUNA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26Cohoes City DPW Raw …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39
Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 39 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.

How Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House Compares

Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House's 13.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-12-08

Last Inspection

2023-11-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

35

Serious

89.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

10.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 39 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA Universal Electric Corporation 3 insp. Canonsburg, PA Unicoi County Utility-Administration 3 insp. Erwin, TN R Wagner Incorporated 3 insp. Redding, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fairfield Suisun Sewer District
Fairfield, CA
2 inspections $0
Sanitary District of Michigan City
Michigan City, IN
2 inspections $0
LA Pine Water District
LA Pine, OR
2 inspections $0
Watkins Glen Village Water Treatment Plant
Watkins Glen, NY
2 inspections $0
Long Beach Township Water Department
Beach Haven, NJ
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 39 violations across 3 inspections, including 35 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 Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House have? ▼
Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House has 39 OSHA violations on record, including 35 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House had? ▼
Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-08 and the most recent on 2023-11-21. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House? ▼
Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House has 35 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 Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House operate in? ▼
Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House 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.
How does Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Long Beach Township Water Department in Beach Haven, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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