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Christian & Pugh, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Christian & Pugh, INC. ranks #72,645 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty85% serious
$2,457
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,645
of 99,447 penalized employers

Christian & Pugh, INC. in Carrollton, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,457. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Christian & Pugh, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,645 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, E.P. Brady LTD. in Galveston, TX is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,429 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#72,645
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Christian & Pugh, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Christian & Pugh, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,457 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Christian & Pugh, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF CARTERET …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOROUGH OF SEASIDE H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6APOLLO SOLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEWARD OPERATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DTE MONROE POWER PLT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLOSNER CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GILLS CREEK WASTE WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RUBIO CANON LAND & W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUMBOLDT UTILITIES -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATLANTIC COUNTY UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LEWISBURG WATER AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DEPOSIT VILL BORDEN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WATERFORD TOWN WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC COUNTY PUD #2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCRIBA TN ALBRIGHT R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JELLICO UTILITY-WAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOGAN CITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LANDIS SEWERAGE AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PITMAN BOROUGH SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUNRAY OPERATING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Christian & Pugh, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Christian & Pugh, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Christian & Pugh, INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Christian & Pugh, INC. ranks #649 at $2,457 current penalty.

How Christian & Pugh, INC. Compares

Christian & Pugh, INC.'s 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-22

Last Inspection

2010-04-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,229

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $1,229 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$4,095

Current Penalty Amount

$2,457

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,638 from the initial assessment of $4,095. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Christian & Pugh, INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Christian & Pugh, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 6.1
Total Penalty $2,457 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,229 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Christian & Pugh, INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,457 here).

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, INC. $2,450 KY Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department $2,436 CT E.P. Brady LTD. $2,429 TX Village of Johnson $2,486 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Carteret Sewerage Authority 2 insp. Carteret, NJ Borough of Seaside Heights Water Department 2 insp. Seaside Heights, NJ Apollo Solar 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Seward Operating, LLC 2 insp. New Florence, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Special T Water Systems
Whittier, CA
0 inspections $0
East Kentucky Power Cooperative, INC.
Maysville, KY
3 inspections $2,450
Town of Manchester Water & Sewer Department
Manchester, CT
8 inspections $2,436
E.P. Brady LTD.
Galveston, TX
2 inspections $2,429
Village of Johnson
Johnson, VT
3 inspections $2,486

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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 Christian & Pugh, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Christian & Pugh, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Christian & Pugh, INC. have? ▼
Christian & Pugh, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,457.
How many OSHA inspections has Christian & Pugh, INC. had? ▼
Christian & Pugh, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-22 and the most recent on 2010-04-22. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Christian & Pugh, INC.? ▼
Christian & Pugh, INC. has been assessed $2,457 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,095 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Christian & Pugh, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Christian & Pugh, INC. has 11 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 Christian & Pugh, INC. operate in? ▼
Christian & Pugh, INC. 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.
Where does Christian & Pugh, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Christian & Pugh, INC. ranks #72,645 (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 Christian & Pugh, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Christian & Pugh, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,457 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, E.P. Brady LTD. in Galveston, TX is a similar utilities employer with $2,429 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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