Utilities · Milton, VT

Town of Milton / Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Milton / Public Works ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Milton / Public Works in Milton, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. 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 / Public Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Francisco, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 / Public Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Milton / Public Works runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Milton / Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF SALEM SEWER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ST. CROIX GAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVESHAM MUA ELMWOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOP HAT ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF BURBANK - WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HERMISTON IRRIGATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROGER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LIBERTY VILL RT. 55 …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PARIS HENRY COUNTY U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUMMERTOWN UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF CLARKSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CELINA-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MONTOUR FALLS VILL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FULTON CITY GREAT BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORLEANS TN WATER TOWER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEWANEE UTILITY-WAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF WILDWOOD WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Town of Milton / Pub…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Town of Milton / Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Milton / Public Works in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Town of Milton / Public Works sits at penalty rank #767 of 866 penalized establishments ($750 assessed).

How Town of Milton / Public Works Compares

Town of Milton / Public Works's 1.50 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 (0.14x 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

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $375 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Town of Milton / Public Works compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Milton / Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $750 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $375 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

Use Town of Milton / Public Works's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 / Public Works safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Town of Milton / Public Works's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Milton / Public Works have?
Town of Milton / Public Works has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Milton / Public Works had?
Town of Milton / Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-04 and the most recent on 2015-08-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Milton / Public Works?
Town of Milton / Public Works has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Town of Milton / Public Works have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Town of Milton / Public Works has 2 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 / Public Works operate in?
Town of Milton / Public Works 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 Milton / Public Works 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 / Public Works ranks #89,674 (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 / Public Works's safety record compare to industry average?
Town of Milton / Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $750 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, Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Francisco, CA is a similar utilities employer with $750 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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