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Bedford Regional Water Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bedford Regional Water Authority has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$4,030
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,654
of 100,495 penalized employers

Bedford Regional Water Authority in Bedford, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,030. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bedford Regional Water Authority 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Aee in Humacao, PR is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
39%
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 Bedford Regional Water Authority runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,030 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Bedford Regional Water Authority

The federal enforcement record for Bedford Regional Water Authority in Bedford, VA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $16,120 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,030 - a 75.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,015. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-04-05 to 2026-04-22, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-04-05

Last Inspection

2026-04-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,015

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,015 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$16,120

Current Penalty Amount

$4,030

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,090 from the initial assessment of $16,120. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Bedford Regional Water Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bedford Regional Water Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 6.1
Total Penalty $4,030 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,015 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bedford Regional Water Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bedford Regional Water Authority's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Bedford Regional Water Authority have? ▼
Bedford Regional Water Authority has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,030.
How many OSHA inspections has Bedford Regional Water Authority had? ▼
Bedford Regional Water Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-05 and the most recent on 2026-04-22. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bedford Regional Water Authority? ▼
Bedford Regional Water Authority has been assessed $4,030 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,120 (a 75.0% reduction).
Does Bedford Regional Water Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bedford Regional Water Authority 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 Bedford Regional Water Authority operate in? ▼
Bedford Regional Water Authority operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Bedford Regional Water Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bedford Regional Water Authority's total OSHA penalty of $4,030 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, Aee in Humacao, PR is a similar utilities employer with $4,000 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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