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Southern Vermont College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Vermont College ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Vermont College in Bennington, VT 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. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Vermont College 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hillsboro SD 1j in Hillsboro, OR is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

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.

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How Southern Vermont College compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Vermont College runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Southern Vermont College.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNION BOE BURNET MID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MARIN COMMUNITY COLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTH CAROLINA AGRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DE ESC DOMINGO APONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BASSETT UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOHN DE LA HOWE HOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALILA ELEMENTARY SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEW RIVER COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPACKENKILL UFSD NAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15EAST ISLIP UFSD BLDG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WASHINGTONVILLE CSD MS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUNY BUFFALO N CAMPU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PATERSON SD-HARP ACA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEWFANE CSD ABT BLDG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYCDOE RICHMOND HILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TAMAROA SCHOOL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PIONEER CSD HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TEWSKBURY SD- OLD TU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Southern Vermont Col…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Southern Vermont College has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Southern Vermont College in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southern Vermont College ranks #686 at $1,000 current penalty.

How Southern Vermont College Compares

Southern Vermont College's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-30

Last Inspection

2015-06-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,275

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

56.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,275 from the initial assessment of $2,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Southern Vermont College compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Vermont College Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $1,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Vermont College, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills School District $1,000 NJ Hillsboro SD 1j $1,000 OR Jubilee Youth Ranch $1,000 WA Phillipsburg Middle School $1,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Union Boe Burnet Middle School 2 insp. Union, NJ Marin Community College District 2 insp. Kentfield, CA North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Un 2 insp. Greensboro, NC DE 2 insp. Sabana Hoyos, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills School District
Parsippany, NJ
2 inspections $1,000
Hillsboro SD 1j
Hillsboro, OR
2 inspections $1,000
Jubilee Youth Ranch
Prescott, WA
2 inspections $1,000
Phillipsburg Middle School
Phillipsburg, NJ
3 inspections $1,000
DE
Lares, PR
6 inspections $1,000

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What to do with this record

Use Southern Vermont College'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 Southern Vermont College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Vermont College's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Southern Vermont College have? ▼
Southern Vermont College has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Vermont College had? ▼
Southern Vermont College has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-30 and the most recent on 2015-06-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Vermont College? ▼
Southern Vermont College has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,275 (a 56.0% reduction).
Does Southern Vermont College have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Vermont College has 2 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 Southern Vermont College operate in? ▼
Southern Vermont College operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern Vermont College rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Vermont College ranks #86,842 (the lower 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 Southern Vermont College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Vermont College's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hillsboro SD 1j in Hillsboro, OR is a similar educational services employer with $1,000 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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