Utilities · Gowanda, NY

Gowanda Village WWTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gowanda Village WWTP has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Gowanda Village WWTP in Gowanda, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 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 Gowanda Village WWTP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 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, LA Pine Water District in LA Pine, OR is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Gowanda Village WWTP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFORT LEE DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RHODE ISLAND LFG GENCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODBURY HEIGHTS WATER AND SEWER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MSD OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BODEGA BAY PUD-WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ROGUE VALLEY SEWER SERVICES RVS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LOS MEDANOS ENERGY CENTER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HOWARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT - OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SIGNAL ENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC UTILITIES OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KANSAS GAS SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COUNTY OF FAIRFAX WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VANLEER-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRIDGETON WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JZNEE RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOLV ENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Gowanda Village WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Gowanda Village WWTP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Gowanda Village WWTP Compares

Gowanda Village WWTP's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Gowanda Village WWTP to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-07-01

Last Inspection

2021-01-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Gowanda Village WWTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gowanda Village WWTP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 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 Gowanda Village WWTP, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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What to do with this record

Use Gowanda Village WWTP'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 Gowanda Village WWTP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Gowanda Village WWTP's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Gowanda Village WWTP have?
Gowanda Village WWTP has 2 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 Gowanda Village WWTP had?
Gowanda Village WWTP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-07-01 and the most recent on 2021-01-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gowanda Village WWTP?
Gowanda Village WWTP has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gowanda Village WWTP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Gowanda Village WWTP 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 Gowanda Village WWTP operate in?
Gowanda Village WWTP operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Gowanda Village WWTP's safety record compare to industry average?
Gowanda Village WWTP'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, LA Pine Water District in LA Pine, OR 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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