Utilities · Johnson, VT

Village of Johnson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Village of Johnson has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,486
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,320
of 100,495 penalized employers

Village of Johnson in Johnson, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,486. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Village of Johnson 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cisco Fire Sprinklers in Copperopolis, CA is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
27%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Village of Johnson compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Village of Johnson 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

$2,486 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Village of Johnson

The federal enforcement record for Village of Johnson in Johnson, VT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,972 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,486 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $829. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-03-16 to 2022-05-09, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-03-16

Last Inspection

2022-05-09

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$829

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $829 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$4,972

Current Penalty Amount

$2,486

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,486 from the initial assessment of $4,972. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Village of Johnson compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Village of Johnson Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $2,486 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $829 $2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Village of Johnson safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Village of Johnson's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Village of Johnson have?
Village of Johnson has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,486.
How many OSHA inspections has Village of Johnson had?
Village of Johnson has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-16 and the most recent on 2022-05-09. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Village of Johnson?
Village of Johnson has been assessed $2,486 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,972 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Village of Johnson have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Village of Johnson 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 Village of Johnson operate in?
Village of Johnson operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Village of Johnson's safety record compare to industry average?
Village of Johnson's total OSHA penalty of $2,486 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cisco Fire Sprinklers in Copperopolis, CA is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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