Public Administration · Castleton, VT

Town of Castleton

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Castleton ranks #52,847 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$5,458
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#52,847
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Castleton in Castleton, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,458. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Town of Castleton 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,847 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Municipio DE Vega Alta in Vega Alta, PR is another public administration employer with 16 OSHA inspections on record and $5,500 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#52,847
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Castleton compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Castleton runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$5,458 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Castleton.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEA BRIGHT FIRE RESCUE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AVENEL FIRE COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF READFIELD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45COVENTRY VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RIVER ROAD UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FAIRVIEW - FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DESERT FIRE PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CECIL COUNTY DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18EVANS MILLS VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OAT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SPENCER-POLICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BARRY FPD - FIRE STA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COYOTE RIDGE CORRECT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AC CAMPAMENTO SABANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SYRACUSE CITY FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ACFD STATION #5 PPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ULSTER CO SHERIFF'S …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Town of Castleton, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Town of Castleton has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Castleton in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Castleton is the #878 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($5,458).

How Town of Castleton Compares

Town of Castleton's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-08-25

Last Inspection

2024-08-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,819

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,819 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$13,097

Current Penalty Amount

$5,458

Penalty Reduction

58.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,639 from the initial assessment of $13,097. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Castleton compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Castleton Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 9 6.4
Total Penalty $5,458 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,819 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,458 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Castleton safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Castleton's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Castleton have?
Town of Castleton has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,458.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Castleton had?
Town of Castleton has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-25 and the most recent on 2024-08-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Castleton?
Town of Castleton has been assessed $5,458 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,097 (a 58.3% reduction).
Does Town of Castleton have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Castleton has 4 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 Castleton operate in?
Town of Castleton operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Castleton rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Castleton ranks #52,847 (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 Castleton's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Castleton's total OSHA penalty of $5,458 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Municipio DE Vega Alta in Vega Alta, PR is a similar public administration employer with $5,500 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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