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Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#79,848
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property in Chino Valley, AZ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT in Detroit, MI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
21%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property

The federal enforcement record for Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property in Chino Valley, AZ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (25.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,750 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $438. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-05-15

Last Inspection

2013-05-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$438

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $438 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,750 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $1,750 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $438 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Town of Plymouth
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2 inspections $1,725
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3 inspections $1,780
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2 inspections $1,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 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 Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property have? ▼
Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property had? ▼
Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-15 and the most recent on 2013-05-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property? ▼
Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property 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 Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property operate in? ▼
Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, Municipal Property's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Detroit Wastewater Treatment PLT in Detroit, MI is a similar utilities employer with $1,800 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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