Utilities · Romulus, NY

Seneca County Hillside WWTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seneca County Hillside WWTP has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

33% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Seneca County Hillside WWTP in Romulus, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Of these, 1 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, Montgomery TN Water & Sewer Dept in Montgomery, NY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGIE NORTH AMERICA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEMBERTON BOROUGH PUMP STATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CALPINE OPERATING SERVICES COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOMINION ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTAUK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VERNON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WAYNESBORO - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NORESCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNAH VALLEY UTILITY-MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VILLAGE OF PRINCEVILLE WATER DEPT. TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF RATON, WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MUA PUMP STATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OZARKS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STONY BROOK REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF NATIONAL PARK WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTH BEACH WATER DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSVILLE - PUBLIC WORKS DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PINE - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Seneca County Hillside WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Seneca County Hillside WWTP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP Compares

Seneca County Hillside WWTP's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Seneca County Hillside WWTP to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-21

Last Inspection

2011-11-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seneca County Hillside WWTP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Seneca County Hillside 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Seneca County Hillside WWTP's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP have?
Seneca County Hillside WWTP has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Seneca County Hillside WWTP had?
Seneca County Hillside WWTP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-21 and the most recent on 2011-11-18. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seneca County Hillside WWTP?
Seneca County Hillside WWTP has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Seneca County Hillside WWTP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Seneca County Hillside WWTP has 1 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP operate in?
Seneca County Hillside 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 Seneca County Hillside WWTP's safety record compare to industry average?
Seneca County Hillside WWTP's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Montgomery TN Water & Sewer Dept in Montgomery, 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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