New York utilities: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to utilities establishments in New York over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of utilities inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 NYCRR PART 801.47(A) | 7 | 20% | |
| 1910.28 | Fall Protection Duty | 6 | 17% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 5 | 14% |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory Protection | 5 | 14% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 5 | 14% |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 5 | 14% |
| 12 NYCRR PART 801.29(A) | 5 | 14% | |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 5 | 14% |
| 1910.146 | Confined Spaces | 4 | 11% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 4 | 11% |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 4 | 11% |
| 1926.652 | Trench Cave-In Protection | 4 | 11% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 2213: 32 inspections
- NAICS 2211: 3 inspections
Recently cited utilities establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Town Water & Sewer Department | Tonawanda | Sep 2, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Onondaga County Dept of Water Environment Protection Metro Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant | Syracuse | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Seneca Town Water Department | Stanley | Sep 1, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Gorham Town Water Department | Canandaigua | Aug 10, 2026 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Watkins Glen Village Water Treatment Plant | Watkins Glen | Jul 23, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Nycdep Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant | Brooklyn | Jul 2, 2026 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Rensselaer Co. Sewer Dist Wwtp | Troy | Jun 30, 2026 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Watkins Glen Village Water Treatment Plant | Watkins Glen | Jun 17, 2026 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Watkins Glen Vil Water Treatment Rechlorination Station | Watkins Glen | Jun 17, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Grand Island TN Wwtp Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY USA | Grand Island | Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Ogdensburg City Water Filtration Plant | Ogdensburg | Jun 3, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Plattsburgh City Water Resource Recovery Facility | Plattsburgh | May 27, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Automated Biomass Systems, LLC | Syracuse | May 22, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,724 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Albany City Water Dept | Albany | May 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Mount Kisco Village DPW | Mount Kisco | May 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Onondaga County Dept of Water Environment Protection Metro Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant | Syracuse | May 19, 2026 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Batavia City Wastewater Plant | Batavia | May 5, 2026 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Troy City Dpu Water | Troy | Apr 29, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Suffolk County Water Authority Production Control Facility | Bay Shore | Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Clyde Village Water Department | Clyde | Mar 26, 2026 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Fredonia Village Water Filtration Plant | Fredonia | Mar 18, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. | Staten Island | Mar 13, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 8, 2026Contested Mar 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Nycdep North River Wastewater Treatment Plant | New York | Mar 11, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Suffolk County DPW Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant | West Babylon | Mar 11, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| McWa S Clinton Excavation | Rochester | Feb 27, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Suffolk County DPW Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant | West Babylon | Feb 11, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Onondaga County Dept of Water Environment Protection Metro Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant | Syracuse | Feb 9, 2026 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Suffolk County Water Authority Production Control Facility | Bay Shore | Feb 2, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| P&S Holdings, LLC | Jackson Heights | Jan 27, 2026 | 4 | $18,442 | $12,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Tanto Irrigation, LLC | Hudson Falls | Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | $35,750 | $17,875 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| City of Cortland Water Department | Cortland | Nov 24, 2025 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 12, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| City of Cortland Water Department- Clinton Ave Trench | Cortland | Nov 13, 2025 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| City of Cortland Water Department- Saunders Ave Water Tower | Cortland | Nov 12, 2025 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 2, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Speculator Village Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant | Speculator | Nov 10, 2025 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Speculator Village Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant | Speculator | Nov 10, 2025 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 30, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in New York
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care & social assistance
- Manufacturing
- Other services
- Public administration
- Retail trade
- Transportation & warehousing
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many utilities employers in New York were cited by OSHA?
35 utilities inspections in New York had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 3% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in New York utilities?
The most-cited standards were 12 NYCRR PART 801.47(A), 1910.28 (Fall Protection Duty), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
What is the typical penalty for utilities employers in New York?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $0. Median current penalty: $0.