Utilities · Akron, OH

Firstenergy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Firstenergy has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $579,522
Back wages owed

Firstenergy in Akron, OH has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 252 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Firstenergy once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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 $579,522 in back wages owed to 251 affected workers. For comparison, Chevron U.S.A Inc. in San Ramon, CA is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $579,522
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Firstenergy

The federal enforcement record for Firstenergy in Akron, OH shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Firstenergy to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,434 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $579,522 in back wages owed to 251 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2026-05-28 to 2026-05-28, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2026-05-28

Last Inspection

2026-05-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$579,522

Employees Affected

251

WHD Violations

252

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,309

Avg Back Wages per Case

$579,522

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Firstenergy owed $579,522 in back wages to 251 employees across 1 case and 252 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 Firstenergy compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Firstenergy safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Firstenergy's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Firstenergy have? ▼

Firstenergy has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Firstenergy had? ▼

Firstenergy has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2026-05-28 and the most recent on 2026-05-28. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Firstenergy? ▼

Firstenergy has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $579,522 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Firstenergy been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Firstenergy, resulting in $579,522 in back wages owed to 251 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Firstenergy operate in? ▼

Firstenergy operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221118). 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 Firstenergy owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Firstenergy 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 $579,522 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Firstenergy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Firstenergy'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, Chevron U.S.A Inc. in San Ramon, CA 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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