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City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities ranks #37,195 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$9,294
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#37,195
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,294. 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 Virginia Beach Public Utilities 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,195 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Coventry in Coventry, CT is another public administration employer with 18 OSHA inspections on record and $9,275 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#37,195
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$9,294 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY STATE POL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TOMS RIVER FD #1, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRID…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PORT ELIZABETH FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WASILLA CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF ST. JOHNS MU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GRUETLI LAAGER - STR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1US DEPT OF HOMELAND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD MANHATTAN TOW …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF PERRYVILLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21RED BOILING SPRINGS-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PLEASANT PLAINS FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SAN JOSE FPD-FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GENEVA CITY FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FAIRFAX, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HEISLERVILLE FIRE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DCR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5City of Virginia Bea…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities is the #635 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($9,294).

How City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities Compares

City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-22

Last Inspection

2021-04-07

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,098

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,098 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$13,277

Current Penalty Amount

$9,294

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,983 from the initial assessment of $13,277. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 12 6.4
Total Penalty $9,294 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,098 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,294 here).

Township of Buena Vista - Milmay Volunteer Fire Department $9,300 NJ Town of Coventry $9,275 CT Iowa Department of Corrections $9,200 IA West Long Branch Police Department $9,400 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

New Jersey State Police Troop B 3 insp. Totowa, NJ Toms River FD #1 3 insp. Toms River, NJ Township of Woodbridge Board of Education - Administration Building 3 insp. Woodbridge, NJ Department of Corrections, State of Iowa 3 insp. Newton, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Buena Vista - Milmay Volunteer Fire Department
Milmay, NJ
2 inspections $9,300
Skookum Educational Programs
Fort Hood, TX
0 inspections $0
Town of Coventry
Coventry, CT
18 inspections $9,275
Vision Centric Inc.
Madison, AL
0 inspections $0
Iowa Department of Corrections
Anamosa, IA
2 inspections $9,200

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What to do with this record

Use City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities have? ▼
City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,294.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities had? ▼
City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-22 and the most recent on 2021-04-07. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities? ▼
City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities has been assessed $9,294 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,277 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities has 10 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities operate in? ▼
City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities ranks #37,195 (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 City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities's total OSHA penalty of $9,294 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Coventry in Coventry, CT is a similar public administration employer with $9,275 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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