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Tampa Electric Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tampa Electric Company has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty54% serious
$208,232
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#490
of 100,495 penalized employers

Tampa Electric Company in Apollo Beach, FL has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $208,232. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tampa Electric Company 7 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vineland City Water Department in Vineland, NJ is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $182,000 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection
53.8%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Tampa Electric Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tampa Electric Company runs far above peers (38.3x 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

$208,232 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($208,232) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $208,232 $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 Tampa Electric Company

The federal enforcement record for Tampa Electric Company in Apollo Beach, FL includes 7 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 1.86 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (53.8%) were classified as serious, 2 (15.4%) 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 $233,582 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $208,232 - a 10.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $29,747. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (38.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-05-24 to 2021-02-22, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2017-05-24

Last Inspection

2021-02-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,747

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 7 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $29,747 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

53.8% of total

2

Willful

15.4% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$233,582

Current Penalty Amount

$208,232

Penalty Reduction

10.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,350 from the initial assessment of $233,582. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Tampa Electric Company compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tampa Electric Company Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 13 6.1
Total Penalty $208,232 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,747 $2,100
View all 3,034 employers in Utilities →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tampa Electric Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tampa Electric Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 7 inspections, including 7 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 Tampa Electric Company have? ▼
Tampa Electric Company has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $208,232.
How many OSHA inspections has Tampa Electric Company had? ▼
Tampa Electric Company has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-24 and the most recent on 2021-02-22. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tampa Electric Company? ▼
Tampa Electric Company has been assessed $208,232 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $233,582 (a 10.9% reduction).
Does Tampa Electric Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tampa Electric Company has 7 serious violations, 2 willful 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 Tampa Electric Company operate in? ▼
Tampa Electric Company operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221111). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Tampa Electric Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tampa Electric Company's total OSHA penalty of $208,232 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (38.3x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vineland City Water Department in Vineland, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $182,000 in current penalties.

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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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