Utilities · Jellico, TN

Jellico Utility-Waste Water

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jellico Utility-Waste Water has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Jellico Utility-Waste Water in Jellico, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 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 Jellico Utility-Waste Water 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 8 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, Nycdep Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Brooklyn, NY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Jellico Utility-Waste Water.

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Jellico Utility-Waste Water has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

How Jellico Utility-Waste Water Compares

Jellico Utility-Waste Water's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Jellico Utility-Waste Water to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-21

Last Inspection

2013-06-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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 Jellico Utility-Waste Water compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jellico Utility-Waste Water Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jellico Utility-Waste Water, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Jellico Utility-Waste Water's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Jellico Utility-Waste Water safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Jellico Utility-Waste Water's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Jellico Utility-Waste Water have?
Jellico Utility-Waste Water has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Jellico Utility-Waste Water had?
Jellico Utility-Waste Water has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-21 and the most recent on 2013-06-25. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jellico Utility-Waste Water?
Jellico Utility-Waste Water has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jellico Utility-Waste Water have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Jellico Utility-Waste Water has 8 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 Jellico Utility-Waste Water operate in?
Jellico Utility-Waste Water 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.
How does Jellico Utility-Waste Water's safety record compare to industry average?
Jellico Utility-Waste Water's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Nycdep Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Brooklyn, NY is a similar utilities 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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