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National Water Main Cleaning Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Water Main Cleaning Company ranks #6,891 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$40,473
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,891
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Water Main Cleaning Company in Long Island City, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,473. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected National Water Main Cleaning Company 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,891 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority in Pleasantville, NJ is another utilities employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $39,200 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#6,891
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 National Water Main Cleaning Company runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$40,473 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 National Water Main Cleaning Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGIE NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEMBERTON BOROUGH PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CALPINE OPERATING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOMINION ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTAUK ENERGY HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VERNON TOWNSHIP MUNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WAYNESBORO - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NORESCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNAH VALLEY UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VILLAGE OF PRINCEVIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF RATON, WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OZARKS ELECTRIC COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STONY BROOK REGIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTH BEACH WATER DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PINE - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4National Water Main …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
National Water Main Cleaning Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

National Water Main Cleaning Company in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, National Water Main Cleaning Company ranks #110 at $40,473 current penalty.

How National Water Main Cleaning Company Compares

National Water Main Cleaning Company's 3.00 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 far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-01-05

Last Inspection

2024-10-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,237

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $20,237 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$78,488

Current Penalty Amount

$40,473

Penalty Reduction

48.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $38,015 from the initial assessment of $78,488. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How National Water Main Cleaning Company compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Water Main Cleaning Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $40,473 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,237 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for National Water Main Cleaning Company, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,473 here).

Southern California Gas Company $40,035 CA Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority $39,200 NJ Borough of Franklin Water-Sewer Division $39,200 NJ Energy Harbor Generation LLC $39,156 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Engie North America INC. 2 insp. Iowa City, IA Pemberton Borough Pump Stations 2 insp. Pemberton, NJ Calpine Operating Services Company, INC. 2 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Dominion Energy 2 insp. Richmond, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southern California Gas Company
Porter Ranch, CA
2 inspections $40,035
Mr. Cool Waters
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Guam Waterworks Authority
Hagatna, GU
0 inspections $0
Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority
Pleasantville, NJ
6 inspections $39,200
Borough of Franklin Water-Sewer Division
Franklin, NJ
4 inspections $39,200

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What to do with this record

Use National Water Main Cleaning Company'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 National Water Main Cleaning Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Water Main Cleaning Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 National Water Main Cleaning Company have? ▼
National Water Main Cleaning Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,473.
How many OSHA inspections has National Water Main Cleaning Company had? ▼
National Water Main Cleaning Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-01-05 and the most recent on 2024-10-07. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Water Main Cleaning Company? ▼
National Water Main Cleaning Company has been assessed $40,473 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $78,488 (a 48.4% reduction).
Does National Water Main Cleaning Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Water Main Cleaning Company has 5 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 National Water Main Cleaning Company operate in? ▼
National Water Main Cleaning Company 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 National Water Main Cleaning Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Water Main Cleaning Company ranks #6,891 (the top 10% 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 National Water Main Cleaning Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Water Main Cleaning Company's total OSHA penalty of $40,473 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority in Pleasantville, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $39,200 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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