Utilities · Union Springs, NY

Union Springs Vill WWTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Union Springs Vill WWTP has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

92% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Union Springs Vill WWTP in Union Springs, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Union Springs Vill WWTP 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 12 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Juneau City Borough WT in Juneau, AK is another utilities employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Union Springs Vill WWTP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOLUMBIA POWER AND WATER SYSTEMS - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5HACKETTSTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY WFP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BOROUGH OF TUCKERTON WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20GREENSTAR POWER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NEXTERA ENERGY SEABROOK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SECOND SOUTH CHEATHAM UTILITY DISTRICT - DISTRIBUTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3RIDGELY - WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14AEE OFICINA REGIONAL DE CAGUAS DIVISION TECNICA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WATERS OF AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9OLD GAINESBORO ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WHITE HOUSE UTILITY DISTRICT - PIPEYARD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4GRANT COUNTY PUD #2, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16JUNEAU CITY BOROUGH WTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK SEWER UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15CITY OF FRUITLAND, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 40BURLINGTON CITY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17MILO WATER DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10Union Springs Vill WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13
Union Springs Vill WWTP has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

How Union Springs Vill WWTP Compares

Union Springs Vill WWTP's 3.25 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Union Springs Vill WWTP to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-05-24

Last Inspection

2014-06-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Union Springs Vill WWTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Union Springs Vill WWTP Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 13 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Union Springs Vill WWTP, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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What to do with this record

Use Union Springs Vill WWTP'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 Union Springs Vill WWTP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Union Springs Vill WWTP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Union Springs Vill WWTP have?
Union Springs Vill WWTP has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Union Springs Vill WWTP had?
Union Springs Vill WWTP has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-24 and the most recent on 2014-06-04. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Union Springs Vill WWTP?
Union Springs Vill WWTP has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Union Springs Vill WWTP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Union Springs Vill WWTP has 12 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 Union Springs Vill WWTP operate in?
Union Springs Vill WWTP operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Union Springs Vill WWTP's safety record compare to industry average?
Union Springs Vill WWTP's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Juneau City Borough WT in Juneau, AK is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.