Utilities · Richfield Springs, NY

Richfield Springs Vill WWTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Richfield Springs Vill WWTP has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections

Richfield Springs Vill WWTP in Richfield Springs, NY has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 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 kept close, sustained watch on Richfield Springs Vill WWTP: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. Of these, 6 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department in Tonawanda, NY is another utilities employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 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 Richfield Springs Vill WWTP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBONDECROFT UTILITY DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MARION NATURAL GAS-WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - WATER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18CONSUMERS ENERGY KARN WEADOCK COMPLEX, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15LEWISBURG GAS DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF SPRING LAKE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP M.U.A., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY DISTRICT - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY OF WILSON COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HAMPTON UTILITY DISTRICT - OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3DUCK RIVER UTILITY COMMISSION - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11PERSIA UTILITY DISTRICT - OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BOUNTIFUL CITY POWER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15NORTH GREENE UTILITY-ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY DISTRICT - OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF CHRISTOPHER - WATER AND SEWER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5JACKSON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19Richfield Springs Vill WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Richfield Springs Vill WWTP has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Richfield Springs Vill WWTP Compares

Richfield Springs Vill WWTP's 1.20 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Richfield Springs Vill WWTP to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2018-03-29

Last Inspection

2019-05-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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 Richfield Springs Vill WWTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Richfield Springs Vill WWTP Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 6 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 Richfield Springs Vill WWTP, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Richfield Springs Vill 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 Richfield Springs Vill WWTP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Richfield Springs Vill WWTP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 6 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 Richfield Springs Vill WWTP have?
Richfield Springs Vill WWTP has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Richfield Springs Vill WWTP had?
Richfield Springs Vill WWTP has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-29 and the most recent on 2019-05-13. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Richfield Springs Vill WWTP?
Richfield Springs Vill WWTP has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Richfield Springs Vill WWTP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Richfield Springs Vill WWTP 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 Richfield Springs Vill WWTP operate in?
Richfield Springs Vill 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 Richfield Springs Vill WWTP's safety record compare to industry average?
Richfield Springs Vill WWTP's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department in Tonawanda, 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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