Utilities · Rochester, NY

McWa Excavation 2012

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McWa Excavation 2012 has a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

20% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

McWa Excavation 2012 in Rochester, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 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 McWa Excavation 2012 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 1 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, Cape May County Mua Cape May Point RR in Cape May Point, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 McWa Excavation 2012.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ASBURY PARK WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SOMERSET RARITAN VALLEY SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOLDEN HEART UTILITIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIVERSIDE SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOLIVAR - WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PIKEVILLE - GAS DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JELLICO UTILITIES - WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GRAYSVILLE-WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COUNTY OF DURHAM TRIANGLE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLEGHENY ENERGY SUPPLY COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHEAST UTILITIES SERVICE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ADAMS-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENTON-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF MONTICELLO-WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF JERSEYVILLE-WATER RESERVOIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PAR WESTERN LINE CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF BROOKLAWN WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14McWa Excavation 2012, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
McWa Excavation 2012 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 McWa Excavation 2012 Compares

McWa Excavation 2012's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against McWa Excavation 2012 to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-14

Last Inspection

2012-10-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

80.0% 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 McWa Excavation 2012 compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McWa Excavation 2012 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 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 McWa Excavation 2012, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 McWa Excavation 2012 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McWa Excavation 2012's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 McWa Excavation 2012 have? ▼
McWa Excavation 2012 has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has McWa Excavation 2012 had? ▼
McWa Excavation 2012 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-14 and the most recent on 2012-10-09. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McWa Excavation 2012? ▼
McWa Excavation 2012 has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does McWa Excavation 2012 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McWa Excavation 2012 has 1 serious violations, and 4 repeat 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 McWa Excavation 2012 operate in? ▼
McWa Excavation 2012 operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does McWa Excavation 2012's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McWa Excavation 2012'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, Cape May County Mua Cape May Point RR in Cape May Point, NJ 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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