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Fairfax County Water Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fairfax County Water Authority ranks #30,579 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$11,740
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,579
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fairfax County Water Authority in McLean, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fairfax County Water Authority 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,579 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Morris Builders LLC in Prattville, AL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#30,579
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fairfax County Water Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fairfax County Water Authority runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$11,740 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fairfax County Water Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCMNG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FRY'S ROOFING AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MAURO SEWER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AAA MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GUARDIAN FOUNDATION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24WILMER JOEL CRUZ MEJIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARMOR ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7T-BONE CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CENTURY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UMANZOR FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10M.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PHOENIX COMMERCIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PLATINUM WYO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BALBO CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10M DOURADO CONCRETE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WEATHERS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GILMORE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARIANI & RICHARDS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6I & D ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Fairfax County Water…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Fairfax County Water Authority has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fairfax County Water Authority in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fairfax County Water Authority ranks #8,226 at $11,740 current penalty.

How Fairfax County Water Authority Compares

Fairfax County Water Authority's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-17

Last Inspection

2020-04-02

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,913

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $3,913 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,740

Current Penalty Amount

$11,740

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Fairfax County Water Authority compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fairfax County Water Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $11,740 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,913 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fairfax County Water Authority, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,740 here).

Cuates Ramirez Construction LLC $11,739 TX Pettinaro Construction CO., INC. $11,735 DE Devoe Construction, INC $11,745 ME DL Glover, INC. $11,734 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CMNG, LLC 3 insp. Somerset, NJ FRY'S Roofing and Construction 3 insp. Toledo, OH Mauro Sewer Construction, INC. 3 insp. Westmont, IL Aaa Masonry, INC. 3 insp. Lake Charles, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cuates Ramirez Construction LLC
El Paso, TX
4 inspections $11,739
Morris Builders LLC
Prattville, AL
0 inspections $0
Griffin Garage Doors
Goldsboro, NC
0 inspections $0
Pettinaro Construction CO., INC.
Wilmington, DE
2 inspections $11,735
Devoe Construction, INC
Presque Isle, ME
2 inspections $11,745

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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 Fairfax County Water Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fairfax County Water Authority's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fairfax County Water Authority have? ▼
Fairfax County Water Authority has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Fairfax County Water Authority had? ▼
Fairfax County Water Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-17 and the most recent on 2020-04-02. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fairfax County Water Authority? ▼
Fairfax County Water Authority has been assessed $11,740 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Fairfax County Water Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fairfax County Water Authority 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.
What industry does Fairfax County Water Authority operate in? ▼
Fairfax County Water Authority operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fairfax County Water Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fairfax County Water Authority ranks #30,579 (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 Fairfax County Water Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fairfax County Water Authority's total OSHA penalty of $11,740 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morris Builders LLC in Prattville, AL is a similar construction 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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