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Ohio Valley Electric Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio Valley Electric Corporation has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty87% serious
$89,631
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,074
of 100,495 penalized employers

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation in Cheshire, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $89,631. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ohio Valley Electric Corporation 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant in Medford, NJ is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $91,600 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ohio Valley Electric Corporation runs far above peers (16.5x 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

$89,631 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($89,631) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $89,631 $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

What the Data Says About Ohio Valley Electric Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Ohio Valley Electric Corporation in Cheshire, OH includes 3 OSHA inspections and 15 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 13 (86.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $232,364 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $89,631 - a 61.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $29,877. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (16.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-08-04 to 2025-02-14, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-08-04

Last Inspection

2025-02-14

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,877

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $29,877 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$232,364

Current Penalty Amount

$89,631

Penalty Reduction

61.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $142,733 from the initial assessment of $232,364. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Ohio Valley Electric Corporation compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 6.1
Total Penalty $89,631 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,877 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Wheatland, WY
14 inspections $89,019
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
3 inspections $90,830
Roxbury Township
Roxbury Township, NJ
2 inspections $91,000
Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant
Medford, NJ
4 inspections $91,600
Landis Sewerage Authority
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9 inspections $86,850

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ohio Valley Electric Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Ohio Valley Electric Corporation have? ▼
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $89,631.
How many OSHA inspections has Ohio Valley Electric Corporation had? ▼
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-08-04 and the most recent on 2025-02-14. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ohio Valley Electric Corporation? ▼
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation has been assessed $89,631 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $232,364 (a 61.4% reduction).
Does Ohio Valley Electric Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ohio Valley Electric Corporation has 13 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 Ohio Valley Electric Corporation operate in? ▼
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Ohio Valley Electric Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $89,631 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (16.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant in Medford, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $91,600 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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