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Underground Utilities CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Underground Utilities CORP. ranks #11,722 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty57% serious
$27,740
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,722
of 99,447 penalized employers

Underground Utilities CORP. in Millsboro, DE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Underground Utilities CORP. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,722 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, G&G Enterprise Services LLC in Apopka, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,748 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#11,722
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Underground Utilities CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Underground Utilities CORP. runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$27,740 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Underground Utilities CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedF&P CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JULIO'S HOME IMPROVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INTEGRITY REBAR PLAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED CONCRETE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3R&C ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BOBBY BROWN, DBA BRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ON TOP ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5C & M BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GRISELDA MORENO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ICS BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GALWAY BAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37JUAN ANGUIANO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BLUE WATER CARPENTRY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BRECHAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THUNDER RIDGE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9YOUNG'S ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HAAS SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SANTOS GUZMAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TIMBER D INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Underground Utilitie…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Underground Utilities CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Underground Utilities CORP. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Underground Utilities CORP. is the #2,847 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($27,740).

How Underground Utilities CORP. Compares

Underground Utilities CORP.'s 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-04

Last Inspection

2011-03-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,247

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $9,247 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

42.9% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$61,730

Current Penalty Amount

$27,740

Penalty Reduction

55.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,990 from the initial assessment of $61,730. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Underground Utilities CORP. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Underground Utilities CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $27,740 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,247 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Underground Utilities CORP., both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,740 here).

JR Roofing, LTD. $27,742 IL American Dream Carpentry, INC. $27,742 PA G&G Enterprise Services LLC $27,748 FL 84 Lumber Company, a Limited Partnership $27,750 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

F&P Construction 3 insp. Reno, NV Waterside Construction, L.L.C. 3 insp. Edgewater, NJ Julio's Home Improvements, LLC 3 insp. Dover, NJ Integrity Rebar Placers 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jimenez & Sons Excavating & Trucking
Cicero, IL
0 inspections $0
JR Roofing, LTD.
Glencoe, IL
2 inspections $27,742
American Dream Carpentry, INC.
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $27,742
K-Square Developers Inc
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
G&G Enterprise Services LLC
Apopka, FL
2 inspections $27,748

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What to do with this record

Use Underground Utilities CORP.'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 Underground Utilities CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Underground Utilities CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Underground Utilities CORP. have? ▼
Underground Utilities CORP. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Underground Utilities CORP. had? ▼
Underground Utilities CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-04 and the most recent on 2011-03-18. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Underground Utilities CORP.? ▼
Underground Utilities CORP. has been assessed $27,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,730 (a 55.1% reduction).
Does Underground Utilities CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Underground Utilities CORP. has 4 serious violations, and 3 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 Underground Utilities CORP. operate in? ▼
Underground Utilities CORP. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Underground Utilities CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Underground Utilities CORP. ranks #11,722 (the top quarter 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 Underground Utilities CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Underground Utilities CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $27,740 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, G&G Enterprise Services LLC in Apopka, FL is a similar construction employer with $27,748 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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