Utilities · Saranac Lake, NY

Saranac Lake Vill WWTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Saranac Lake Vill WWTP has a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

71% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Saranac Lake Vill WWTP in Saranac Lake, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 12 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, Painted Post Vill Craig Park Water Plant in Painted Post, NY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
70.6%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 28/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.3 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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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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHITE HOUSE UTILITY DISTRICT - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7DANDRIDGE - WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20BON AQUA LYLES UTILITY DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0ENGLISHTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20EAST WINDSOR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6NORTH GREENE UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16NRG ENERGY INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8BON AQUA LYLES UTILITY DISTRICT - MAINTENANCE BUILDING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10CONSUMERS ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF GREENVILLE - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SANTIAM WATER CONTROL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TWIN ROCKS SANITARY DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6HUNTSVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WOODBURY-WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16XCEL ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ORMAT NEVADA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WATERFORD TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF METUCHEN SEWER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Saranac Lake Vill WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17
Saranac Lake Vill WWTP has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP Compares

Saranac Lake Vill WWTP's 4.25 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-03-17

Last Inspection

2014-09-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

70.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Saranac Lake Vill WWTP Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 17 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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Saranac Lake Vill WWTP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP have?
Saranac Lake Vill WWTP has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Saranac Lake Vill WWTP had?
Saranac Lake Vill WWTP has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-17 and the most recent on 2014-09-29. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Saranac Lake Vill WWTP?
Saranac Lake Vill WWTP has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Saranac Lake Vill WWTP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Saranac Lake Vill WWTP has 12 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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP operate in?
Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake Vill WWTP's safety record compare to industry average?
Saranac Lake Vill WWTP'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, Painted Post Vill Craig Park Water Plant in Painted Post, 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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