Utilities · Thompsons, TX

NRG Energy INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NRG Energy INC. ranks #13,097 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty13% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 25, 2026

$25,406
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #13,097
of 99,447 penalized employers

NRG Energy INC. in Thompsons, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,406. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected NRG Energy INC. 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,097 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District in Martinez, CA is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $25,500 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 12.5%
of violations were serious: #13,097
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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NRG Energy INC.

$25,406
Utilities avg

$5,509

What this shows NRG Energy INC. runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$25,406 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 NRG Energy INC..

NRG Energy INC. has 4 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.

NRG Energy INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, NRG Energy INC. ranks #190 at $25,406 current penalty.

How NRG Energy INC. Compares

NRG Energy INC.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (4.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-09-30

Last Inspection

2025-06-06

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,352

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,352 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Serious

12.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$25,406

Current Penalty Amount

$25,406

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How NRG Energy INC. compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	NRG Energy INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	8	6.1
Total Penalty	$25,406	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,352	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for NRG Energy INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,406 here).

Pacific Gas & Electric Company $25,395 CA Central Contra Costa Sanitary District $25,500 CA Vestas American Wind Technology, INC. $25,500 CA Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division $25,200 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Consumers Energy 4 insp. Flint, MI City of Greenville - Water Treatment Plant 4 insp. Greenville, IL Pulaski Vill WWTP 4 insp. Pulaski, NY Santiam Water Control District 4 insp. Aumsville, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

San Francisco, CA

3 inspections $25,395

Central Contra Costa Sanitary District

Martinez, CA

3 inspections $25,500

Vestas American Wind Technology, INC.

Mojave, CA

2 inspections $25,500

Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division

Pemberton, NJ

2 inspections $25,200

Madison-Chatham Joint Meeting

Chatham, NJ

2 inspections $25,650

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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 NRG Energy INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, NRG Energy INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 NRG Energy INC. have? ▼

NRG Energy INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,406.

How many OSHA inspections has NRG Energy INC. had? ▼

NRG Energy INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-09-30 and the most recent on 2025-06-06. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for NRG Energy INC.? ▼

NRG Energy INC. has been assessed $25,406 in current OSHA penalties.

Does NRG Energy INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. NRG Energy INC. has 1 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 NRG Energy INC. operate in? ▼

NRG Energy INC. operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.

Where does NRG Energy INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NRG Energy INC. ranks #13,097 (the top quarter 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 NRG Energy INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

NRG Energy INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,406 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (4.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District in Martinez, CA is a similar utilities employer with $25,500 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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