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Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department ranks #72,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 8 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,436
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#72,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department in Manchester, CT has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,436. 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 Manchester Water & Sewer Department: 8 inspections in 2 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Christian & Pugh, INC. in Carrollton, VA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,457 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#72,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 8 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,436 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Manchester Water & Sewer Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.97.588.69.1018.937.856.775.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2AEE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15ADDISON VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11NORTH BERGEN MUNICIP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24LAKEVIEW LIGHT & POWER, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4COUNTY OF HENRICO VI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13ROANE CENTRAL UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHEAST MORRIS COU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40AEE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 72PENINSULA LIGHT COMP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0NYS POWER AUTHORITY …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2ONEONTA CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 33TOWN OF LISBON, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17BORDENTOWN SEWERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32AAA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16CUBA VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 35CITY OF FRESNO, WAST…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11NEW MEXICO WATER SER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP MUA, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 26Town of Manchester W…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18
Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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 Manchester Water & Sewer Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department ranks #651 at $2,436 current penalty.

How Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department Compares

Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department's 2.25 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-10-20

Last Inspection

2013-01-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$305

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 8 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $305 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.6% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$4,060

Current Penalty Amount

$2,436

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,624 from the initial assessment of $4,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 18 6.1
Total Penalty $2,436 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $305 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,436 here).

E.P. Brady LTD. $2,429 TX East Kentucky Power Cooperative, INC. $2,450 KY Christian & Pugh, INC. $2,457 VA Columbia Generating Station $2,400 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Public Service Company of Colorado 8 insp. Denver, CO Aee 8 insp. Ponce, PR Addison Vill WTP 8 insp. Addison, NY North Bergen Municipal Utilities Authority 8 insp. North Bergen, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

E.P. Brady LTD.
Galveston, TX
2 inspections $2,429
East Kentucky Power Cooperative, INC.
Maysville, KY
3 inspections $2,450
Special T Water Systems
Whittier, CA
0 inspections $0
Christian & Pugh, INC.
Carrollton, VA
2 inspections $2,457
Dickerson Automatic Fire Protection
Hewitt, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Manchester Water & Sewer Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 8 inspections, including 9 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 Manchester Water & Sewer Department have? ▼
Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,436.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department had? ▼
Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-20 and the most recent on 2013-01-23. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department? ▼
Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department has been assessed $2,436 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,060 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department has 9 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Manchester Water & Sewer Department operate in? ▼
Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). 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 Manchester Water & Sewer Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department ranks #72,828 (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 Manchester Water & Sewer Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department's total OSHA penalty of $2,436 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Christian & Pugh, INC. in Carrollton, VA is a similar utilities employer with $2,457 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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