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Origin Energy American Samoa, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. ranks #42,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty73% serious
$7,800
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#42,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. in Pago Pago, AS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Spafford & Son Water Wells in Jericho, VT is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#42,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$7,800 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Origin Energy American Samoa, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOINT MEETING OF ESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32TRENTON WATER DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35CITY OF MIDDLETOWN W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONSUMERS ENERGY JAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN INDIANA PUB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TAUNTON MUNICIPAL LI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CA WATER RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DUCK RIVER UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BELLA VISTA WATER DI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2INFRASOURCE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HARRIMAN 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: 3Origin Energy Americ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. is the #442 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($7,800).

How Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. Compares

Origin Energy American Samoa, INC.'s 3.67 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-12-02

Last Inspection

2015-12-16

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $2,600 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$9,600

Current Penalty Amount

$7,800

Penalty Reduction

18.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $9,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

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

Metric Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 6.1
Total Penalty $7,800 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,600 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Origin Energy American Samoa, INC., both outside AS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,800 here).

Sacramento Municipal Utility District $7,750 CA Town of Montville $7,860 CT Empower Solar, INC. $7,725 CA Deptford Township Mua Pump Stations $7,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties 3 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Trenton Water Department 3 insp. Trenton, NJ City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department 3 insp. Middletown, CT Consumers Energy Jackson Service CTR 3 insp. Jackson, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Sacramento, CA
9 inspections $7,750
Town of Montville
Uncasville, CT
12 inspections $7,860
Empower Solar, INC.
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $7,725
Spafford & Son Water Wells
Jericho, VT
0 inspections $0
Deptford Township Mua Pump Stations
Wenonah, NJ
2 inspections $7,700

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What to do with this record

Use Origin Energy American Samoa, INC.'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 Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Origin Energy American Samoa, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. have? ▼
Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. had? ▼
Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-02 and the most recent on 2015-12-16. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Origin Energy American Samoa, INC.? ▼
Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. has been assessed $7,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,600 (a 18.8% reduction).
Does Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. has 8 serious violations, and 1 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 Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. operate in? ▼
Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Origin Energy American Samoa, INC. ranks #42,334 (the upper half 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 Origin Energy American Samoa, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Origin Energy American Samoa, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,800 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Spafford & Son Water Wells in Jericho, VT 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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