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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$8,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,138
of 100,495 penalized employers

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC in South Burlington, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Superb Internet Corp in Honolulu, HI is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
60%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$8,500 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC

The federal enforcement record for Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC in South Burlington, VT includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $19,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,500 - a 56.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,250. Against the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-02-11 to 2016-04-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-11

Last Inspection

2016-04-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,887

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,250 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,887.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$19,500

Current Penalty Amount

$8,500

Penalty Reduction

56.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,000 from the initial assessment of $19,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.3
Total Penalty $8,500 $1,531
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,250 $1,887
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC have? ▼
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC had? ▼
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-11 and the most recent on 2016-04-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC? ▼
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC has been assessed $8,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,500 (a 56.4% reduction).
What industry does Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC operate in? ▼
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 517110). This industry has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 960 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
How does Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,500 is above the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Superb Internet Corp in Honolulu, HI is a similar information employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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