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Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,840
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,788
of 100,495 penalized employers

Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept in Woodlawn, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,840. 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 Woodlawn - Water Dept 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Suburban Propane in Sarasota, FL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
22%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,840 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Woodlawn - Water Dept

The federal enforcement record for Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept in Woodlawn, IL includes 2 OSHA inspections and 15 violations, translating to 7.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 2 (13.3%) 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 $1,840 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,840 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $920. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-05-09 to 2026-02-18, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-05-09

Last Inspection

2026-02-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$920

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $920 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

13.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$1,840

Current Penalty Amount

$1,840

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 6.1
Total Penalty $1,840 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $920 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Woodlawn - Water Dept have? ▼
Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,840.
How many OSHA inspections has Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept had? ▼
Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-05-09 and the most recent on 2026-02-18. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept? ▼
Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept has been assessed $1,840 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept has 10 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Woodlawn - Water Dept operate in? ▼
Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). 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 Woodlawn - Water Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Village of Woodlawn - Water Dept's total OSHA penalty of $1,840 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Suburban Propane in Sarasota, FL 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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