Public Administration · Johnson, VT

Town of Johnson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Johnson ranks #83,415 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$1,266
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#83,415
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Johnson in Johnson, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,266. 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 Johnson 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,415 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, Town of Paradise Valley Municipal Property Corporation in Paradise Valley, AZ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,263 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#83,415
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Town of Johnson compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Johnson runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,266 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Johnson.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BEACH HAVEN VOLUNTEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KODIAK CITY OF FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF BRIDGETON FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FORT LEE POLICE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HANOVER TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NYCHRA DEPT OF SOCIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCPD MANHATTAN CENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1USDA NATURAL RESOURC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3INTERNAL REVENUE SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF LYSANDER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUEENSBURY TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HOLLEY VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ITHACA CITY POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCFD EMS STATION 44, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAHOKIA FPD - STATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WYOMING COUNTY GOVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CHAPEL HILL-POLICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARLBOROUGH TN TOWN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RENSSELAER CO OFFICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Town of Johnson, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Town of Johnson has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Johnson in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Johnson sits at penalty rank #1,433 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,266 assessed).

How Town of Johnson Compares

Town of Johnson's 2.33 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-02-15

Last Inspection

2025-05-12

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$422

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $422 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$1,809

Current Penalty Amount

$1,266

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $543 from the initial assessment of $1,809. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Johnson Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $1,266 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $422 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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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 Johnson safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Johnson's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Johnson have?
Town of Johnson has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,266.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Johnson had?
Town of Johnson has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-15 and the most recent on 2025-05-12. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Johnson?
Town of Johnson has been assessed $1,266 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,809 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Town of Johnson have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Johnson 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 Johnson operate in?
Town of Johnson 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 Johnson rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Johnson ranks #83,415 (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 Johnson's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Johnson's total OSHA penalty of $1,266 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Paradise Valley Municipal Property Corporation in Paradise Valley, AZ is a similar public administration employer with $1,263 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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