Utilities · Covington, TN

First Utility Tipton CO-Water

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First Utility Tipton CO-Water has a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

90% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections

First Utility Tipton CO-Water in Covington, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 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 First Utility Tipton CO-Water 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 9 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, Peoples Gas in Pittsburgh, PA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 90.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About First Utility Tipton CO-Water

The federal enforcement record for First Utility Tipton CO-Water in Covington, TN includes 2 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (90.0%) 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 First Utility Tipton CO-Water to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,434 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-02-17 to 2013-03-06, a window of roughly 2 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-02-17

Last Inspection

2013-03-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Serious

90.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How First Utility Tipton CO-Water compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	First Utility Tipton CO-Water	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	10	6.1
Total Penalty	$0	$5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Utility Tipton CO-Water safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, First Utility Tipton CO-Water's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 First Utility Tipton CO-Water have? ▼

First Utility Tipton CO-Water has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has First Utility Tipton CO-Water had? ▼

First Utility Tipton CO-Water has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-17 and the most recent on 2013-03-06. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for First Utility Tipton CO-Water? ▼

First Utility Tipton CO-Water has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does First Utility Tipton CO-Water have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. First Utility Tipton CO-Water has 9 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 First Utility Tipton CO-Water operate in? ▼

First Utility Tipton CO-Water operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.

How does First Utility Tipton CO-Water's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

First Utility Tipton CO-Water's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peoples Gas in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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