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Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept in Bradford, 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: $750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept 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 #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Borough of Chesilhurst DPW in Chesilhurst, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#89,674
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMEREN ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AAA - PLANTA DE FILT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CENTRO DE GAS HIRAM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ILLUMINATE USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BASIN ELECTRIC POWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BENTON HARBOR WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF REDLANDS- HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FREDONIA VILLAGE WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PLATTSBURGH CITY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEST WILSON UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALEXANDRIA TN WTP- R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEBB CREEK UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHUCKEY UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOUNT MORRIS VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DANC CARTHAGE/WEST C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILL OF GROTON WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NASHVILLE ELECTRIC-M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JACKSON CO UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SENECA COUNTY WWTP #2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Town of Bradford Sew…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept 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.

Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept sits at penalty rank #767 of 866 penalized establishments ($750 assessed).

How Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept Compares

Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-09

Last Inspection

2011-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $375 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,125

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $375 from the initial assessment of $1,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $750 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $375 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($750 here).

Borough of Chesilhurst DPW $750 NJ Pacific Gas and Electric Company $750 CA Marin Municipal Water District $750 CA East Bay Municipal Utility District (Ebmud) $750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ameren Illinois 2 insp. Peoria, IL Aaa - Planta DE Filtracion DE Ramey 2 insp. Aguadilla, PR Centro DE Gas Hiram INC. 2 insp. Aguada, PR Illuminate USA LLC 2 insp. Pataskala, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Chesilhurst DPW
Chesilhurst, NJ
2 inspections $750
Town of Milton / Public Works
Milton, VT
2 inspections $750
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $750
Marin Municipal Water District
Woodacre, CA
3 inspections $750
East Bay Municipal Utility District (Ebmud)
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $750

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What to do with this record

Use Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept'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 Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept have? ▼
Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept had? ▼
Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-09 and the most recent on 2011-08-09. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept? ▼
Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,125 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept has 3 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 Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept operate in? ▼
Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept 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 Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept ranks #89,674 (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 Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Bradford Sewage Treatment Dept's total OSHA penalty of $750 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, Borough of Chesilhurst DPW in Chesilhurst, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $750 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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