Utilities · Greeneville, TN

North Greene Utility-Water

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Greene Utility-Water has a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

69% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

North Greene Utility-Water in Greeneville, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 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 North Greene Utility-Water 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 11 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jcsa-Five Forks Water Treatment Facility in Williamsburg, VA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
68.8%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 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 North Greene Utility-Water.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSANTIAM WATER CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TWIN ROCKS SANITARY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6XCEL ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ORMAT NEVADA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WATERFORD TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF METUCHEN …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PHOENIX VILL SEWAGE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6WEEDSPORT VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WESTCHESTER CO DEF-Y…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MEDFORD TOWNSHIP SEW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16NETARTS WATER DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF COLUMBIA - P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SCRIBA TN RTE 481 WA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5AEE CENTRAL SAN JUAN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF LEBANON - WA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ENDICOTT VIL WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SARANAC LAKE VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17North Greene Utility…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16
North Greene Utility-Water has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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 North Greene Utility-Water Compares

North Greene Utility-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 North Greene Utility-Water to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-05-17

Last Inspection

2014-01-09

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

68.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

12.5% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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 North Greene Utility-Water compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Greene Utility-Water Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 16 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 North Greene Utility-Water, both outside TN 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 North Greene Utility-Water safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, North Greene Utility-Water's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 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 North Greene Utility-Water have?
North Greene Utility-Water has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has North Greene Utility-Water had?
North Greene Utility-Water has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-17 and the most recent on 2014-01-09. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Greene Utility-Water?
North Greene Utility-Water has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does North Greene Utility-Water have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. North Greene Utility-Water has 11 serious violations, and 2 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 North Greene Utility-Water operate in?
North Greene Utility-Water 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 North Greene Utility-Water's safety record compare to industry average?
North Greene Utility-Water's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jcsa-Five Forks Water Treatment Facility in Williamsburg, VA 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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