Utilities · Guilderland, NY

Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater in Guilderland, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 4 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, Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department in Tonawanda, NY is another utilities employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF WINSLOW DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WOODBINE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENCANA OIL AND GAS USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PONCHO'S SOLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLEN HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARION NATURAL GAS - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ELMER BOROUGH WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CUMBERLAND UTILITY DISTRICT - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MITCHELL PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF BENTON-SEWER DEPT., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BENTON-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ELMER WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TREZEVANT-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH TWELFTH STREET PUMP STATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCMUA UPPER WALLKILL WATER PLOLUTION CONTROL FACIL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF NASHVILLE - UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALVERT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TOWNSHIP OF WALL WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HILLSIDE DPW PUMP STATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater Compares

Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-23

Last Inspection

2015-04-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater have?
Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater had?
Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-23 and the most recent on 2015-04-02. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater?
Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater 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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater operate in?
Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater 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 Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater's safety record compare to industry average?
Guilderland Town Department of Water/Wastewater'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, Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department in Tonawanda, NY 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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