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Ohio Valley Electric Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio Valley Electric Corporation ranks #2,104 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty87% serious
$89,631
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,104
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,104 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (1.1x 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
#2,104
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Ohio Valley Electric Corporation runs far above peers (16.3x 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

$89,631 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 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

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 Ohio Valley Electric Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHARRIMAN UTILITY BOA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EASTSIDE UTILITY-ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9INCLINE VILLAGE GENE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHATEAUGAY VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TRANSALTA CENTRALIA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MARION NATURAL GAS-W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11OCEAN COUNTY UTILITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EXELON GENERATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ORANGETOWN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ALBUQUERQUE BERNALIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN IR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SECOND SOUTH CHEATHA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SUMMERTOWN UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EWP RENEWABLE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40NORRIS - WATER TREAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALBION VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Ohio Valley Electric…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation ranks #36 at $89,631 current penalty.

How Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Compares

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation's 5.00 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 (16.3x the sector average).

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

$2,104

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 $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 6.1
Total Penalty $89,631 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,877 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ohio Valley Electric Corporation, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($89,631 here).

Basin Electric Power Cooperative $89,019 WY Public Service Company of Oklahoma $90,830 OK Roxbury Township $91,000 NJ Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant $91,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Harriman Utility Board - Waste Water 3 insp. Harriman, TN Eastside Utility-Administration 3 insp. Chattanooga, TN Town of Colonial Beach Third Street 3 insp. Colonial Beach, VA Incline Village General Improvement District 3 insp. Incline Village, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

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
Vineland, NJ
9 inspections $86,850

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What to do with this record

Use Ohio Valley Electric Corporation'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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ohio Valley Electric Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation ranks #2,104 (the top 5% 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 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 $5,509 per employer (16.3x 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.
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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