Utilities · New Tazewell, TN

Claiborne County Utility-Administration

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Claiborne County Utility-Administration has a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Claiborne County Utility-Administration in New Tazewell, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Claiborne County Utility-Administration 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Suffolk County DPW Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Babylon, NY is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Claiborne County Utility-Administration.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNAKNEK ELECTRIC ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ECWA STURGEON POINT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EL PASO ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AVON BY THE SEA WATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CONCURRENT GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SUTHERLIN WATER CONT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EVERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF BENICIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21NRG TEXAS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EXELON GENERATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HANCOCK VIL DPW WATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HANNIBAL TN WATER CH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DUBLIN SAN RAMON SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CLEAN WATER SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JORDAN VALLEY IRRIGA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SPRINGPORT TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RANCHO MURIETA COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC GAS AND ELEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Claiborne County Uti…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Claiborne County Utility-Administration has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

How Claiborne County Utility-Administration Compares

Claiborne County Utility-Administration's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Claiborne County Utility-Administration to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-27

Last Inspection

2014-01-28

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Claiborne County Utility-Administration compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Claiborne County Utility-Administration Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Claiborne County Utility-Administration, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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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 Claiborne County Utility-Administration safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Claiborne County Utility-Administration's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Claiborne County Utility-Administration have?
Claiborne County Utility-Administration has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Claiborne County Utility-Administration had?
Claiborne County Utility-Administration has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-27 and the most recent on 2014-01-28. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Claiborne County Utility-Administration?
Claiborne County Utility-Administration has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Claiborne County Utility-Administration have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Claiborne County Utility-Administration has 6 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 Claiborne County Utility-Administration operate in?
Claiborne County Utility-Administration 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.
How does Claiborne County Utility-Administration's safety record compare to industry average?
Claiborne County Utility-Administration's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Suffolk County DPW Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Babylon, NY is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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