Utilities · Sheridan, IL

Sheridan Sanitary District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sheridan Sanitary District has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

63% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Sheridan Sanitary District in Sheridan, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 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 Sheridan Sanitary District 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 5 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, Juneau City Borough WT in Juneau, AK is another utilities employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Sheridan Sanitary District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.228.442.556.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF WALL WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HILLSIDE DPW PUMP STATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREAT RIVER HYDRO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP SEWER UTILITIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLINT, CITY OF, WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAKEVIEW PARK WATER ASSOC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HELIOS SOLAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNTAIN CITY - RAMBO MAINTENANCE BUILDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT OF HAWKINS COUNTY - OPERATIONS CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JOHNSON CITY VILL WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF COLONIAL BEACH CEDAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOOD WATER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LOCKPORT TN WATER, SEWER & ASSESSING DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAYUGA VILL SEWAGE TREATMENT PONDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF EAST RUTHERFORD DEPARTMENT OF SEWER UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BOROUGH OF BERLIN WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 54CITY OF ABSECON SEWER MAINTENANCE AND LIFT STATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Sheridan Sanitary District, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Sheridan Sanitary District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Sheridan Sanitary District Compares

Sheridan Sanitary District's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Sheridan Sanitary District to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-30

Last Inspection

2025-05-21

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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 Sheridan Sanitary District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sheridan Sanitary District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 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 Sheridan Sanitary District, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Sheridan Sanitary District'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 Sheridan Sanitary District safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sheridan Sanitary District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Sheridan Sanitary District have?
Sheridan Sanitary District has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Sheridan Sanitary District had?
Sheridan Sanitary District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-30 and the most recent on 2025-05-21. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sheridan Sanitary District?
Sheridan Sanitary District has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sheridan Sanitary District have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sheridan Sanitary District has 5 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 Sheridan Sanitary District operate in?
Sheridan Sanitary District 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 Sheridan Sanitary District's safety record compare to industry average?
Sheridan Sanitary District'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, Juneau City Borough WT in Juneau, AK 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.