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Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant ranks #70,861 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,690
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,861
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,861 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#70,861
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF WILDWOOD WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3READINGTON-LEBANON T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JERSEY CITY DPW*, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HAWAII UNIFIED INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHRISTIAN & PUGH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GROSSE POINTE FARMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WILLMAR MUNICIPAL UT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIO BRAVO ROCKLIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HIGHLAND PARK WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SANTIAM WATER CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMITHVILLE - WATER T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC GAS AND ELEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF MENDOTA - WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26WINDSOR VILL WATER &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUMMERTOWN UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BAXTER-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AURELIUS TN WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Gills Creek Waste Wa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant has 2 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.

Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant ranks #643 at $2,690 current penalty.

How Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Compares

Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

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

$2,104

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 $2,104.

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 2,996 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 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,345 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,690 here).

Reinhold Electric $2,695 MO Concord Steam Corporation $2,700 NH Hibbing Public Utilities Commission $2,700 MN Town of Ledyard $2,646 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Wildwood Water Utility 2 insp. Rio Grande, NJ Pacificorp 2 insp. Point of Rocks, WY Readington-Lebanon Township Sewage Authority 2 insp. Whitehouse Station, NJ Jersey City DPW* 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Reinhold Electric
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $2,695
Concord Steam Corporation
Concord, NH
3 inspections $2,700
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission
Hibbing, MN
2 inspections $2,700
Allen Irrigation and Landscape
Allen, TX
0 inspections $0
Town of Ledyard
Ledyard, CT
9 inspections $2,646

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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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant ranks #70,861 (the lower 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 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 $5,509 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.
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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