Utilities · Fulton, NY

Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. in Fulton, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 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 Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Of these, 2 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, Old Gainesboro Road Utility District - Administration in Cookeville, TN is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDES MOINES WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GARFIELD DPW WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF LOVINGTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROANOKE GAS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INLAND POWER & LIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CAPE MAY - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MUNICIPAL LIGHT & PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH GRANVILLE WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NASHVILLE ELECTRIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCER - UTILITY DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MISSISSIPPI POWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CUMBERLAND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POWELL CLINCH UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HARRISON WASTEWATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HIGHLAND CITY CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACIFIC POWER & LIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Fulton City Water Ma…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. Compares

Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-14

Last Inspection

2014-01-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept.'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 Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. have?
Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. had?
Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-14 and the most recent on 2014-01-07. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept.?
Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. has 2 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 Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. operate in?
Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept. 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 Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Fulton City Water Maintenance Dept.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Old Gainesboro Road Utility District - Administration in Cookeville, TN 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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