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Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant has a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,690
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,632
of 100,495 penalized employers

Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant in Columbia, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,690. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Concord Steam Corporation in Concord, NH is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,700 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
29%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,690 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant

The federal enforcement record for Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant in Columbia, SC includes 2 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 4.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 1 (11.1%) 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.

OSHA assessed $6,725 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,690 - a 60.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,345. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-03-31 to 2010-11-16, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-31

Last Inspection

2010-11-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,345

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,345 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

1

Willful

11.1% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,725

Current Penalty Amount

$2,690

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,035 from the initial assessment of $6,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 6.1
Total Penalty $2,690 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,345 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 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 Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant have? ▼
Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,690.
How many OSHA inspections has Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant had? ▼
Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-31 and the most recent on 2010-11-16. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant? ▼
Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant has been assessed $2,690 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,725 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant has 6 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $2,690 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, Concord Steam Corporation in Concord, NH is a similar utilities employer with $2,700 in current penalties.

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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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