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Administrative & Waste Services · Colchester, VT

Culligan Water Technologies

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Culligan Water Technologies ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,700
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Culligan Water Technologies in Colchester, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,700. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Culligan Water Technologies 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,405 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 Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,002 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Ready Temporary Services in Denver, CO is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,700 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,002
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Culligan Water Technologies compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Culligan Water Technologies runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,700 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Culligan Water Technologies.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF LINDEN DPW G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BRAKE LANDSCAPING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF FLATWOODS KE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THE M. WEISS GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACKERS SANITATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNDERWOOD NURSERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PRIME JANITORIAL MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAKELAND CARTAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LINEAGE LOGISTICS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWEST SOLID WAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CASELLA WASTE SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PAUL DAVIS RESTORATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PLUMMERS SEPTIC TANK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CLEVELAND COUNTY - S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MISSISSIPPI VALLEY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BUILDING DECOMMISSIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN WASTE NORTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AAA TREE SERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARDA CL WEST, INC D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Culligan Water Techn…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Culligan Water Technologies has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Culligan Water Technologies in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Culligan Water Technologies ranks #2,653 at $1,700 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Culligan Water Technologies at rank #6,192 of 7,104 employers ($2,002 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,700 OSHA penalties plus $2,002 WHD back wages (54.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Culligan Water Technologies Compares

Culligan Water Technologies's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-17

Last Inspection

2012-07-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $850 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,700

Penalty Reduction

43.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,702

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,300 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,002
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,002
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,002

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Culligan Water Technologies owed $2,002 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Culligan Water Technologies compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Culligan Water Technologies Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 6 2.7
Total Penalty $1,700 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $850 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Culligan Water Technologies, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,700 here).

Aj Jones $1,700 VA R & G Torching, LLC. $1,700 MI Recology Vallejo $1,700 CA Crystal Employment Services $1,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Linden DPW Garage 2 insp. Linden, NJ Brake Landscaping & Lawncare, INC. 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO City of Flatwoods Kentucky 2 insp. Flatwoods, KY The M. Weiss Group, LLC 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sunwest Property Maintenance L
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $3,700
JMB Demolition, L.L.C.
Kalamazoo, MI
2 inspections $3,700
Ready Temporary Services
Denver, CO
2 inspections $3,700
Ruidoso, Village of
Ruidoso, NM
2 inspections $3,700
Selvin Landscaping, CO.
Arlington Heights, IL
2 inspections $3,705

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What to do with this record

Use Culligan Water Technologies's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Culligan Water Technologies against Sunwest Property Maintenance L, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Culligan Water Technologies also carries $2,002 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Culligan Water Technologies safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Culligan Water Technologies's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Culligan Water Technologies have? ▼
Culligan Water Technologies has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Culligan Water Technologies had? ▼
Culligan Water Technologies has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-17 and the most recent on 2012-07-17. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Culligan Water Technologies? ▼
Culligan Water Technologies has been assessed $1,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 43.3% reduction). Additionally, $2,002 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Culligan Water Technologies have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Culligan Water Technologies 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.
Has Culligan Water Technologies been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Culligan Water Technologies, resulting in $2,002 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Culligan Water Technologies operate in? ▼
Culligan Water Technologies operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Culligan Water Technologies owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Culligan Water Technologies owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,002 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Culligan Water Technologies rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Culligan Water Technologies ranks #79,405 (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 Culligan Water Technologies's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Culligan Water Technologies's total OSHA penalty of $1,700 is below the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ready Temporary Services in Denver, CO is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $3,700 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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