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South Granville Water and Sewer Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Granville Water and Sewer Authority ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$1,900
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Granville Water and Sewer Authority in Butner, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South Granville Water and Sewer Authority 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Belfair Water District # 1 in Belfair, WA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,900 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 South Granville Water and Sewer Authority runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$1,900 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 South Granville Water and Sewer Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVEOLIA NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNT HOLLY M.U.A. M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BEDFORD REGIONAL WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF DANFORTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28ALABAMA POWER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SWINERTON RENEWABLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARPETH VALLEY UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANDERSON COUNTY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL NEW YORK'S W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COOKEVILLE - GAS DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNICOI COUNTY GAS UT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOUTHERN CA EDISON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GREEN ISLAND VILL WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF PALOS HILLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MID HAWKINS COUNTY U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESTMORELAND-PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VILLAGE OF BROWNSTOW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERWIN TN MORNINGSIDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1South Granville Wate…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has 2 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.

South Granville Water and Sewer Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, South Granville Water and Sewer Authority ranks #680 at $1,900 current penalty.

How South Granville Water and Sewer Authority Compares

South Granville Water and Sewer Authority's 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-14

Last Inspection

2013-01-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $950 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,900

Current Penalty Amount

$1,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How South Granville Water and Sewer Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South Granville Water and Sewer Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $1,900 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $950 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for South Granville Water and Sewer Authority, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,900 here).

Belfair Water District # 1 $1,900 WA Veolia Water North America Operating Services LLC $1,925 TN Westar Energy, INC. $1,875 KS First Taxing District, City of Norwalk $1,862 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Veolia North America, LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Mount Holly M.U.a. Maintenance Shop 2 insp. Mount Holly, NJ Pemberton Township Mua Lift Stations 2 insp. Pemberton, NJ Bedford Regional Water Authority 2 insp. Bedford, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Belfair Water District # 1
Belfair, WA
2 inspections $1,900
Veolia Water North America Operating Services LLC
Crossville, TN
2 inspections $1,925
Westar Energy, INC.
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $1,875
Suburban Propane
Sarasota, FL
0 inspections $0
Clayton Water Works
Clayton, AL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use South Granville Water and Sewer Authority'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 South Granville Water and Sewer Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Granville Water and Sewer Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 South Granville Water and Sewer Authority have? ▼
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,900.
How many OSHA inspections has South Granville Water and Sewer Authority had? ▼
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-14 and the most recent on 2013-01-03. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Granville Water and Sewer Authority? ▼
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has been assessed $1,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does South Granville Water and Sewer Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has 5 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 South Granville Water and Sewer Authority operate in? ▼
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority 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.
Where does South Granville Water and Sewer Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Granville Water and Sewer Authority ranks #77,549 (the lower 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 South Granville Water and Sewer Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority's total OSHA penalty of $1,900 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Belfair Water District # 1 in Belfair, WA is a similar utilities employer with $1,900 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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