Utilities · Verona, VA

Augusta County Service Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Augusta County Service Authority has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

82% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Augusta County Service Authority in Verona, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 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 Augusta County Service Authority 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 9 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, Watkins Glen Village Water Treatment Plant in Watkins Glen, NY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 Augusta County Service Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAHWAH SEWER PUMP STATIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARNEYS POINT SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KIRKWOOD TN SEWER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARATHON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PARIS HENRY CO UTILITY-MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CUNNINGHAM UTILITY-ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EATONTOWN SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24CROSS ANCHOR UTILITY DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORTHEAST CENTRAL COUNTY PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NISKAYUNA TN WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BELFAST TN - WTP - WATER TOWER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL SQUARE VILL DRY BRIDGE RD LIFT STATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HIXSON UTILITY-ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CHEMUNG CO MILTON ST WASTEWATER TREATMENT FAC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CASTALIAN SPRINGS UTILITY-MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALDEN VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AEE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARKSBURG UTILITY - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Augusta County Service Authority, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Augusta County Service Authority has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Augusta County Service Authority Compares

Augusta County Service Authority's 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Augusta County Service Authority to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-06-20

Last Inspection

2023-05-10

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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 Augusta County Service Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Augusta County Service Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Augusta County Service Authority, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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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 Augusta County Service Authority safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Augusta County Service Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Augusta County Service Authority have?
Augusta County Service Authority has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Augusta County Service Authority had?
Augusta County Service Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-20 and the most recent on 2023-05-10. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Augusta County Service Authority?
Augusta County Service Authority has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Augusta County Service Authority have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Augusta County Service Authority has 9 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 Augusta County Service Authority operate in?
Augusta County Service Authority operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Augusta County Service Authority's safety record compare to industry average?
Augusta County Service Authority's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Watkins Glen Village Water Treatment Plant in Watkins Glen, NY 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.