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Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,250
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue in Milton, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,250. 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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,431 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Knightdale Public Works Department in Knightdale, NC is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,250 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOUNTY OF MAUI - DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF STERLING - F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CHARLOTTE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MI DOC THUMB CORRECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QUINCY FIRE PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF WASHINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3P & P CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF CHICAGO - FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ETOWAH - ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NASSAU COUNTY FIRE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADDISON VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SALEM FLEET MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FULLER ROAD FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYCPD 5TH PCT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PATRICK COUNTY TRANS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BUREAU OF INDIAN AFF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Town of Milton/ Fire…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue ranks #1,234 at $2,250 current penalty.

How Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue Compares

Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-04

Last Inspection

2015-08-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,125 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,250 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $2,250 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,250 here).

City of Nogales, Public Works $2,250 AZ City of Nogales, Water Treatment Plant $2,250 AZ Town of Knightdale Public Works Department $2,250 NC Catron, County of $2,250 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

County of Maui - Dept. of Fire and Public Safety 2 insp. Kihei, HI City of Sterling - Fire Dept. 2 insp. Rock Falls, IL City of Charlotte Solid Waste 2 insp. Charlotte, NC MI Doc Thumb Correctional Facility 2 insp. Lapeer, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Nogales, Public Works
Nogales, AZ
2 inspections $2,250
City of Nogales, Water Treatment Plant
Nogales, AZ
2 inspections $2,250
Town of Knightdale Public Works Department
Knightdale, NC
2 inspections $2,250
Catron, County of
Reserve, NM
3 inspections $2,250
Bristol Bay Borough
Naknek, AK
2 inspections $2,250

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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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue have? ▼
Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue had? ▼
Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-04 and the most recent on 2015-08-04. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue? ▼
Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue has been assessed $2,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue 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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue operate in? ▼
Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 925120). 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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue ranks #74,431 (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 Milton/ Fire/ Rescue's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Milton/ Fire/ Rescue's total OSHA penalty of $2,250 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Knightdale Public Works Department in Knightdale, NC is a similar public administration employer with $2,250 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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