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Yonkers City Bureau of Water

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Yonkers City Bureau of Water has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Yonkers City Bureau of Water in Yonkers, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 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 Yonkers City Bureau of Water 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 4 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, Church Hill - Sewer Plant in Church Hill, TN is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Yonkers City Bureau of Water.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONROE M.U.A. OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BOROUGH OF ATLANTIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOROUGH OF OCEAN GAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WESTON POWER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CALIFORNIA WATER SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BATH COUNTY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF SOUTH HILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AMHERST COUNTY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIRST SOLAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEE COUNTY PSA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THREE COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3URBANA & CHAMPAIGN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PUBLIC UTILITY DIST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ITC HOLDINGS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAMPTON UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Yonkers City Bureau …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Yonkers City Bureau of Water has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Yonkers City Bureau of Water Compares

Yonkers City Bureau of Water's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Yonkers City Bureau of Water to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-01

Last Inspection

2010-12-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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 Yonkers City Bureau of Water compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Yonkers City Bureau of Water Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Yonkers City Bureau of Water, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Monroe M.U.a. Operations 2 insp. Williamstown, NJ Borough of Atlantic Highlands Water Department 2 insp. Atlantic Highlands, NJ Borough of Ocean Gate Water Department 2 insp. Ocean Gate, NJ Weston Power Plant 2 insp. Rothschild, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Church Hill - Sewer Plant
Church Hill, TN
3 inspections $0
Kruger Energy INC
Sanford, ME
2 inspections $0
Canisteo Vill Wastewater Treatment Plant
Canisteo, NY
2 inspections $0
Cape May County Mua Cape May Point RR
Cape May Point, NJ
2 inspections $0
Painted Post Vill Craig Park Water Plant
Painted Post, NY
2 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 Yonkers City Bureau of Water safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Yonkers City Bureau of Water's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Yonkers City Bureau of Water have? ▼
Yonkers City Bureau of Water has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Yonkers City Bureau of Water had? ▼
Yonkers City Bureau of Water has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-01 and the most recent on 2010-12-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Yonkers City Bureau of Water? ▼
Yonkers City Bureau of Water has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Yonkers City Bureau of Water have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Yonkers City Bureau of Water has 4 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 Yonkers City Bureau of Water operate in? ▼
Yonkers City Bureau of Water operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Yonkers City Bureau of Water's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Yonkers City Bureau of Water's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Church Hill - Sewer Plant in Church Hill, TN 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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