Utilities · Cincinnati, OH

Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC ranks #31,541 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$11,340
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,541
of 99,447 penalized employers

Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC in Cincinnati, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,340. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,541 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Solv Energy, LLC in Los Banos, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,470 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#31,541
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$11,340 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL WATER MAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC GAS AND ELEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF ST PAUL - DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AQUA DESIGN VI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3REEDY CREEK ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CASCADE NATURAL GAS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HALLSDALE POWELL UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CEDAR FALLS UTILITIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ELK RIVER PUBLIC UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ENDICOTT VIL WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CANEADEA TN - WTP - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARSONS - WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CLAYTON VILL RIVERSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLD SPRINGS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GRANVILLE TN WFP NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WATSON AG IRRIGATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OCWA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOMINION VIRGINIA PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SENECA COUNTY HILLSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTY COMMISSIONERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23Montauk Energy Holdi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC ranks #352 at $11,340 current penalty.

How Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC Compares

Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC's 3.50 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-10-13

Last Inspection

2024-05-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,670

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $5,670 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$48,532

Current Penalty Amount

$11,340

Penalty Reduction

76.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,192 from the initial assessment of $48,532. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $11,340 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,670 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC, both outside OH 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 Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC have?
Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC had?
Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-13 and the most recent on 2024-05-16. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC?
Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC has been assessed $11,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,532 (a 76.6% reduction).
Does Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC has 6 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 Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC operate in?
Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC ranks #31,541 (the upper 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 Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,340 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Solv Energy, LLC in Los Banos, CA is a similar utilities employer with $11,470 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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