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Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant ranks #93,101 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty73% serious
$484
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,101
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant in Cheshire, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $484. 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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,101 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Srca in Coquille, OR is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $475 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#93,101
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$484 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBURLINGTON DEPT PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PAULSBORO BOROUGH WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BOROUGH OF MATAWAN U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLASSBORO WATER & SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TREEPUBLIC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COKENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC GAS AND ELEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OHIO EDISON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATHENS UTILITIES BOA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1H.B. & T.S. UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EVERSOURCE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARTHAGE VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RHINEBECK VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BERKELEY HEIGHTS WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIRST UTILITY TIPTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FALLSBURG TN LAKE ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PUBLIC UTILITY DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WHITNEY POINT VILL W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWNSHIP OF ABERDEEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Town of Cheshire Wat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant sits at penalty rank #793 of 866 penalized establishments ($484 assessed).

How Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant Compares

Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant's 5.50 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-14

Last Inspection

2011-12-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$242

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $242 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$880

Current Penalty Amount

$484

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $396 from the initial assessment of $880. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 6.1
Total Penalty $484 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $242 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($484 here).

Suburban Water Systems $485 CA Srca $475 OR Department of Water and Power City of los Angeles $475 CA Browns Valley Irrigation District $475 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Burlington Dept Public Works 2 insp. Burlington, VT Paulsboro Borough Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Paulsboro, NJ Borough of Matawan Utilities 2 insp. Matawan, NJ Glassboro Water & Sewer Department 2 insp. Glassboro, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Suburban Water Systems
West Covina, CA
2 inspections $485
Srca
Coquille, OR
3 inspections $475
Department of Water and Power City of los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
3 inspections $475
Browns Valley Irrigation District
Browns Valley, CA
2 inspections $475
Summerlin Energy las Vegas, LLC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $500

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What to do with this record

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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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant have? ▼
Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $484.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant had? ▼
Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-14 and the most recent on 2011-12-14. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant? ▼
Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant has been assessed $484 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $880 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant has 8 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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant operate in? ▼
Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant 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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant ranks #93,101 (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 Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Cheshire Water Pollution Control Plant's total OSHA penalty of $484 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, Srca in Coquille, OR is a similar utilities employer with $475 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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