Utilities · East Meadow, NY

Hempstead TN Water Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hempstead TN Water Dept has a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Hempstead TN Water Dept in East Meadow, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 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 Hempstead TN Water Dept 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 14 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, Sanitary District of Michigan City in Michigan City, IN is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 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 Hempstead TN Water Dept.

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Hempstead TN Water Dept has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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 Hempstead TN Water Dept Compares

Hempstead TN Water Dept's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-07-13

Last Inspection

2013-07-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

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 Hempstead TN Water Dept compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hempstead TN Water Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 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 Hempstead TN Water Dept, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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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 Hempstead TN Water Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Hempstead TN Water Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 Hempstead TN Water Dept have?
Hempstead TN Water Dept has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Hempstead TN Water Dept had?
Hempstead TN Water Dept has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-13 and the most recent on 2013-07-12. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hempstead TN Water Dept?
Hempstead TN Water Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hempstead TN Water Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Hempstead TN Water Dept has 14 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 Hempstead TN Water Dept operate in?
Hempstead TN Water 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 Hempstead TN Water Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Hempstead TN Water Dept'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, Sanitary District of Michigan City in Michigan City, IN 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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