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Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant in Putney, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Township of Parsippany Police Department in Parsippany, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEARNY DPW - PUMP ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LIVINGSTON POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LISBON VOLUNTEER FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NC DOC- CORRECTIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF NEW BERN PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MENOMINEE CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEIDA - POLICE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BELFAST VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VESTAL TOWN POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HARRIMAN - PARKS & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLIFTON - FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOMPKINS COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLLINWOOD - UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HERKIMER TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BELLPORT FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NYCHA WAGNER HOUSES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH FARMINGDALE FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLM/COLORADO RIVER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Putney Wastewater Tr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant sits at penalty rank #1,492 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,000 assessed).

How Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant Compares

Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-07

Last Inspection

2010-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $1,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

City of East Orange $1,000 NJ Alaska Dot&PF $1,000 AK The County of Mercer - Board of Social Services $1,000 NJ Township of Parsippany Police Department $1,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Kearny DPW - Pump Stations 2 insp. Kearny, NJ Livingston Police Department 2 insp. Livingston, NJ State of California, Department of Transportation 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department 2 insp. Lisbon, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alaska Dot&PF
Anchorage, AK
3 inspections $1,000
The County of Mercer - Board of Social Services
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $1,000
Township of Parsippany Police Department
Parsippany, NJ
4 inspections $1,000
Sherwood Township Fire Department
Sherwood, MI
2 inspections $1,000
Orange County Fire Authority
Laguna Niguel, CA
2 inspections $1,000

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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 Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant have? ▼
Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant had? ▼
Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-07 and the most recent on 2010-07-14. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant? ▼
Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 66.7% reduction).
Does Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant has 6 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 Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #86,842 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Putney Wastewater Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Parsippany Police Department in Parsippany, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $1,000 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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