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Town of Payson - Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Payson - Water Department ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Payson - Water Department in Payson, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. 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 Payson - Water Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 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 Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cecil's Shoe Service in Madison, WI is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Payson - Water Department 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Payson - Water Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHUBIN TIRE, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GERBER COLLISION & G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8C & F OF DOTHAN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14R&R AUTO WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMUNAHAHAVAH CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19KENCOM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TA OPERATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1C & E INDUSTRIAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NICK RIVERA DBA HARR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GILROY VILLAGE CAR W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLEN ABBEY MEMORIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVES REPAIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLUE SKY CLEANERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DON MIGUEL DRY CLEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TEMPCO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUMMINS NORTHWEST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HEUBEL MATERIAL HAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JAVIER MELENDEZ RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUTO TRUCK CONCEPTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Town of Payson - Wat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Town of Payson - Water Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services 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 Payson - Water Department in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Payson - Water Department ranks #1,605 at $1,500 current penalty.

How Town of Payson - Water Department Compares

Town of Payson - Water Department's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-09

Last Inspection

2013-12-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Town of Payson - Water Department compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Payson - Water Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 10 3.8
Total Penalty $1,500 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Payson - Water Department, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,500 here).

The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw $1,500 MI Oasis Baptist Church $1,500 NV Rocky Mountain Rail Car & Repair INC $1,500 UT Cecil's Shoe Service $1,500 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shubin Tire, INC 2 insp. Visalia, CA Gerber Collision & Glass 2 insp. Hudson, OH C & F of Dothan, LLC 2 insp. Dothan, AL R&R Auto Works, INC. 2 insp. Belleville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw
Saginaw, MI
2 inspections $1,500
Oasis Baptist Church
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $1,500
Rocky Mountain Rail Car & Repair INC
Tooele, UT
4 inspections $1,500
Cecil's Shoe Service
Madison, WI
2 inspections $1,500
Inland Truck Parts & Service
Denver, CO
2 inspections $1,500

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What to do with this record

Use Town of Payson - Water Department'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 Payson - Water Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Payson - Water Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Payson - Water Department have? ▼
Town of Payson - Water Department has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Payson - Water Department had? ▼
Town of Payson - Water Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-09 and the most recent on 2013-12-09. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Payson - Water Department? ▼
Town of Payson - Water Department has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Payson - Water Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Payson - Water Department 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 Payson - Water Department operate in? ▼
Town of Payson - Water Department operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811111). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Payson - Water 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 Payson - Water Department ranks #81,555 (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 Payson - Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Payson - Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $1,500 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cecil's Shoe Service in Madison, WI is a similar other services employer with $1,500 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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