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Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #39,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty78% serious
$8,600
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Sault Sainte Marie, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, NRG Texas LLC in Jewett, TX is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $8,500 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#39,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$8,600 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.133.144.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPAR WESTERN LINE CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF BROOKLAWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORMANDY VILLAGE UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ZAGER PLUMBING & SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATTLEBORO WASTEWATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HIXSON UTILITY DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAST GREENBUSH TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAKE PLACID VILL DPW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAINTED POST VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF POCOMOKE CITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42SENECA COUNTY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOBART VILL EKLUND P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MEMPHIS-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST GREENBUSH WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12XPRESS NATURAL GAS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENERGY HARBOR GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LYNDHURST WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF ATLANTIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Sault Ste Marie City…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #421 at $8,600 current penalty.

How Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant Compares

Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-13

Last Inspection

2018-06-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $4,300 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$17,200

Current Penalty Amount

$8,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,600 from the initial assessment of $17,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 18 6.1
Total Penalty $8,600 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,300 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,600 here).

Rivulis Irrigation, INC. $8,685 CA Naes Power Contractors $8,700 PA Aaa Operaciones Carolina $8,500 PR Aee Bayamon TC $8,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Par Western Line Contractors, LLC 2 insp. Yermo, CA Borough of Brooklawn Water Department 2 insp. Brooklawn, NJ Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority 2 insp. Red Bank, NJ Normandy Village Utility Company 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rivulis Irrigation, INC.
Fresno, CA
3 inspections $8,685
Naes Power Contractors
New Florence, PA
2 inspections $8,700
Aaa Operaciones Carolina
Carolina, PR
2 inspections $8,500
Aee Bayamon TC
Bayamon, PR
2 inspections $8,500
NRG Texas LLC
Jewett, TX
3 inspections $8,500

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What to do with this record

Use Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant'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 Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant have? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant had? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-13 and the most recent on 2018-06-20. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant has been assessed $8,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant has 14 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 Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant 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.
Where does Sault Ste Marie City of 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, Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #39,480 (the upper 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 Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $8,600 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, NRG Texas LLC in Jewett, TX is a similar utilities employer with $8,500 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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