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Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

80% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP in Troy, NY has been the subject of 3 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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Clyde Village Water Department in Clyde, NY is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP.

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Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP has 3 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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP Compares

Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-04-05

Last Inspection

2012-06-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority 3 insp. Albuquerque, NM South San Joaquin Irrigation Dist 3 insp. Manteca, CA Second South Cheatham Utility-Water 3 insp. Kingston Springs, TN Summertown Utility-Administration 3 insp. Summertown, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department
Tonawanda, NY
5 inspections $0
Nycdep Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $0
Clyde Village Water Department
Clyde, NY
3 inspections $0
Wenonah Sewer / Water Department
Wenonah, NJ
2 inspections $0
Church Hill - Sewer Plant
Church Hill, TN
3 inspections $0

Compare Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP vs Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP'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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP have? ▼
Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP 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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP had? ▼
Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-05 and the most recent on 2012-06-19. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP? ▼
Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP 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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP operate in? ▼
Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP 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 Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rensselaer CO Sewer Dist #1 WWTP'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, Clyde Village Water Department in Clyde, 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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