Educational Services · Northfield, VT

Washington South Supervisory Union

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washington South Supervisory Union ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,350
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Washington South Supervisory Union in Northfield, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Washington South Supervisory Union 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, State of Oregon Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR is another educational services employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $1,335 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Washington South Super…

$1,350
Educational Services avg

$3,025

What this shows Washington South Supervisory Union runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,350 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Washington South Supervisory Union.

Washington South Supervisory Union has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Washington South Supervisory Union in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Washington South Supervisory Union sits at penalty rank #656 of 856 penalized establishments ($1,350 assessed).

How Washington South Supervisory Union Compares

Washington South Supervisory Union's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-03-18

Last Inspection

2016-05-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $675 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,850

Current Penalty Amount

$1,350

Penalty Reduction

52.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $2,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Washington South Supervisory Union compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Washington South Supervisory Union	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.5
Violations	4	5.7
Total Penalty	$1,350	$3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$675	$1,199

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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Washington South Supervisory Union, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,350 here).

John F. Kennedy University $1,350 CA Redlands Unified School District $1,350 CA State of Oregon Oregon State University $1,335 OR Portland Community College $1,315 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Virginia University of Lynchburg 2 insp. Lynchburg, VA The Regents of the University of California 2 insp. Riverside, CA Ocean County Vocational Technical School District 2 insp. Brick, NJ Bethlehem Township School District 2 insp. Asbury, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

John F. Kennedy University

Concord, CA

2 inspections $1,350

Redlands Unified School District

School of Contemporary Ballet of Dallas, LLC

Dallas, TX

0 inspections $0

State of Oregon Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

10 inspections $1,335

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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 Washington South Supervisory Union safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Washington South Supervisory Union's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Washington South Supervisory Union have? ▼

Washington South Supervisory Union has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,350.

How many OSHA inspections has Washington South Supervisory Union had? ▼

Washington South Supervisory Union has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-18 and the most recent on 2016-05-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Washington South Supervisory Union? ▼

Washington South Supervisory Union has been assessed $1,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,850 (a 52.6% reduction).

Does Washington South Supervisory Union have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Washington South Supervisory Union has 3 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 Washington South Supervisory Union operate in? ▼

Washington South Supervisory Union operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Washington South Supervisory Union rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Washington South Supervisory Union ranks #82,877 (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 Washington South Supervisory Union's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Washington South Supervisory Union's total OSHA penalty of $1,350 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, State of Oregon Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR is a similar educational services employer with $1,335 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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