Utilities · Ovid, NY

Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

80% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station in Ovid, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Warren County Utility District - Administration in McMinnville, TN is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 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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Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTSG WATER RESOURCES USVI, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13CITY OF SPRINGFIELD - CWLP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MADISON SUBURBAN UTILITY DISTRICT - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF FEDERALSBURG, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12NORTHERN VIRGINIA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BELL BUCKLE - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF FARMER CITY - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF RADFORD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0NORTHWEST BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36WALDENS RIDGE UTILITY-ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP SEWER UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SEATTLE CITY LIGHT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2WALDENS RIDGE UTILITY-MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE SEWER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14COUNTY WIDE UTILITY DISTRICT - MAINTENANCE SHOP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL FUEL GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0COUNTY WIDE UTILITY DISTRICT - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5UPPER DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF CHINO VALLEY, ARIZONA, MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5
Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station Compares

Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station's 1.25 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-04-04

Last Inspection

2017-08-02

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 5 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station, 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 4 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station have?
Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station has 5 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station had?
Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-04 and the most recent on 2017-08-02. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station?
Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station operate in?
Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station 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 Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station's safety record compare to industry average?
Ovid Vill Seneca Lake Lowlift Station's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Warren County Utility District - Administration in McMinnville, 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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