Utilities · Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept has a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

84% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections

Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept in Poughkeepsie, NY has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept 6 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 31 violations, averaging 5.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 26 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Whitney Point Vill WWTP in Whitney Point, NY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.2
violations per inspection
83.9%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 15/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (5.2 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept.

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Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept Compares

Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept's 5.17 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2022-02-28

Last Inspection

2024-07-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 6 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.2 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

83.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

16.1% 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 31 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Poughkeepsie TN Sewer 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 6 inspections, including 26 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept have?
Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept had?
Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-02-28 and the most recent on 2024-07-23. This averages 5.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept?
Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept has 26 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept operate in?
Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept 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 Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept's safety record compare to industry average?
Poughkeepsie TN Sewer Dept's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Whitney Point Vill WWTP in Whitney Point, 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 6 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.