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Village of Johnson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Village of Johnson ranks #72,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,486
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#72,530
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,530 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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
#72,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 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 Village of Johnson.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSILVER SPRINGS MUTUA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AEE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALEXANDRIA TN WTP - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JEFFERSON COCKE CO U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GATES-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FIBROMINN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHURCH HILL - SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MAURY SERVICE AUTHOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LAKE LABISH WATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AEE CONSERVACION PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FERRUM WATER & SEWAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ONONDAGA CO OAK ORCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BIG BEND ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BURLINGTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CHUCKEY UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ENDICOTT VIL WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CARTHAGE/WEST CARTHA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PUBLIC UTILITY DIST 1, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Village of Johnson, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Village of Johnson has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Village of Johnson in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Village of Johnson ranks #648 at $2,486 current penalty.

How Village of Johnson Compares

Village of Johnson's 0.67 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

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

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $829 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Village of Johnson Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $2,486 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $829 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Village of Johnson, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,486 here).

Christian & Pugh, INC. $2,457 VA East Kentucky Power Cooperative, INC. $2,450 KY Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department $2,436 CT E.P. Brady LTD. $2,429 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Silver Springs Mutual Water Company 3 insp. Silver Springs, NV Aee 3 insp. Santurce, PR Alexandria TN WTP - Water Tower 3 insp. Redwood, NY Jefferson Cocke CO Utility-Administration 3 insp. Jefferson City, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cisco Fire Sprinklers
Copperopolis, CA
0 inspections $0
South Florida Electric
Port Saint Lucie, FL
0 inspections $0
Christian & Pugh, INC.
Carrollton, VA
2 inspections $2,457
Special T Water Systems
Whittier, CA
0 inspections $0
TEI Construction
Duncan, SC
0 inspections $0

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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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Village of Johnson rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Village of Johnson ranks #72,530 (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 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 $5,509 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.
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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