Utilities · Franklin, VA

City of Franklin

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Franklin has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$13,213
Back wages owed

City of Franklin in Franklin, VA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Franklin once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Of these, 1 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $13,213 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers. For comparison, Veolia North America, LLC in Milwaukee, WI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,260 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
$13,213
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About City of Franklin

The federal enforcement record for City of Franklin in Franklin, VA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) 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.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against City of Franklin to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,434 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $13,213 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2019-06-05 to 2019-06-05, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2019-06-05

Last Inspection

2019-06-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$13,213
Employees Affected
20
WHD Violations
20
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$661
Avg Back Wages per Case
$13,213

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of Franklin owed $13,213 in back wages to 20 employees across 1 case and 20 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Franklin compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Franklin Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Franklin safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Franklin's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 City of Franklin have?
City of Franklin has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Franklin had?
City of Franklin has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-05 and the most recent on 2019-06-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Franklin?
City of Franklin has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $13,213 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does City of Franklin have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Franklin has 1 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.
Has City of Franklin been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of Franklin, resulting in $13,213 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of Franklin operate in?
City of Franklin operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if City of Franklin owes me wages?
If you believe City of Franklin owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $13,213 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does City of Franklin's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Franklin's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Veolia North America, LLC in Milwaukee, WI is a similar utilities employer with $13,260 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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