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Town of Waterbury, Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Waterbury, Fire Department ranks #90,718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$650
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,718
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Waterbury, Fire Department in Waterbury, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $650. 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 Waterbury, Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Department of Human Services Police in Trenton, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $650 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#90,718
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Waterbury, Fire Department runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$650 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Waterbury, Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ASBURY PARK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CAMDEN FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPECTRA COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF ORRINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF LACEY PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MUNISING CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF ARCADIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VENTURA YOUTH CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRESNO POLICE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF SAHUARITA, T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MUNICIPIO AUTONOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ILLINOIS TOLLWAY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF ROANOKE FACI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAWRENCEBURG - POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CELINA - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10USDA FARM SERVICE AG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOKENA FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAFOLLETTE - FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Town of Waterbury, F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Town of Waterbury, Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Waterbury, Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Waterbury, Fire Department sits at penalty rank #1,620 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($650 assessed).

How Town of Waterbury, Fire Department Compares

Town of Waterbury, Fire Department's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-02

Last Inspection

2010-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $325 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,225

Current Penalty Amount

$650

Penalty Reduction

46.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $575 from the initial assessment of $1,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Town of Waterbury, Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $650 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $325 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($650 here).

CA Employment Development Department $650 CA Ansonia Housing Authority $650 CT City of South el Monte $650 CA City of San Jose Fire Department $650 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Asbury Park Fire Department 2 insp. Asbury Park, NJ City of Camden Fire Department 2 insp. Camden, NJ Spectra Company 2 insp. Pomona, CA Town of Orrington 2 insp. Orrington, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Employment Development Department
Sacramento, CA
6 inspections $650
Ansonia Housing Authority
Ansonia, CT
4 inspections $650
City of South el Monte
South el Monte, CA
2 inspections $650
City of San Jose Fire Department
San Jose, CA
3 inspections $650
Department of Human Services Police
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $650

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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 Waterbury, Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Waterbury, Fire Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Waterbury, Fire Department have? ▼
Town of Waterbury, Fire Department has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $650.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Waterbury, Fire Department had? ▼
Town of Waterbury, Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-02 and the most recent on 2010-07-02. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Waterbury, Fire Department? ▼
Town of Waterbury, Fire Department has been assessed $650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,225 (a 46.9% reduction).
Does Town of Waterbury, Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Waterbury, Fire Department has 1 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 Waterbury, Fire Department operate in? ▼
Town of Waterbury, Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). 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 Waterbury, Fire 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 Waterbury, Fire Department ranks #90,718 (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 Waterbury, Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Waterbury, Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $650 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, Department of Human Services Police in Trenton, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $650 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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