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Citizens Energy Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Citizens Energy Group ranks #38,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$8,915
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Citizens Energy Group in Indianapolis, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,915. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Citizens Energy Group 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, NV Energy in Las Vegas, NV is another utilities employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $8,850 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#38,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Citizens Energy Group compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Citizens Energy Group runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$8,915 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Citizens Energy Group.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCLAYTON BOROUGH WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MODESTO IRRIGATION D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CITY, CITY OF:…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTAR ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHARLESTON WATER SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARYLAND ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEONTA CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANCHESTER-WATER WAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MANNSVILLE VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WYANDOTTE MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CASTLETON VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILL OF TRUMANSBURG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SEWANEE UTILITY-ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLLINS TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WARSAW VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TONAWANDA TN WATER &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Citizens Energy Group, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Citizens Energy Group has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Citizens Energy Group in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Citizens Energy Group is the #410 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($8,915).

How Citizens Energy Group Compares

Citizens Energy Group's 1.50 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-04-06

Last Inspection

2025-05-28

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,458

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,458 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$10,700

Current Penalty Amount

$8,915

Penalty Reduction

16.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,785 from the initial assessment of $10,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Citizens Energy Group compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Citizens Energy Group Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $8,915 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,458 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Citizens Energy Group, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,915 here).

Seward Operating, LLC $8,873 PA NV Energy $8,850 NV Pacific Gas & Electric CO $9,000 CA Consumers Energy Company $9,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Clayton Borough Water Department 2 insp. Clayton, NJ Modesto Irrigation District 2 insp. Modesto, CA Sioux City, City of: Public Works 2 insp. Sioux City, IA Westar Energy, INC. 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Romney
Romney, WV
0 inspections $0
Seward Operating, LLC
New Florence, PA
2 inspections $8,873
TechServ Consulting and Training Ltd
Tyler, TX
0 inspections $0
NV Energy
Las Vegas, NV
6 inspections $8,850
American Drilling Services
Okeechobee, FL
0 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 Citizens Energy Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Citizens Energy Group's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Citizens Energy Group have? ▼
Citizens Energy Group has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,915.
How many OSHA inspections has Citizens Energy Group had? ▼
Citizens Energy Group has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-04-06 and the most recent on 2025-05-28. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Citizens Energy Group? ▼
Citizens Energy Group has been assessed $8,915 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,700 (a 16.7% reduction).
Does Citizens Energy Group have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Citizens Energy Group has 2 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 Citizens Energy Group operate in? ▼
Citizens Energy Group operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Citizens Energy Group rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Citizens Energy Group ranks #38,480 (the upper 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 Citizens Energy Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Citizens Energy Group's total OSHA penalty of $8,915 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, NV Energy in Las Vegas, NV is a similar utilities employer with $8,850 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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