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Underground Utilities INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Underground Utilities INC. ranks #21,470 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$16,721
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,470
of 99,447 penalized employers

Underground Utilities INC. in Avon Lake, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,721. 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 INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,470 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mike's All Seasons Roofing & Siding in Rutherford, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,720 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#21,470
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Underground Utilities INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Underground Utilities INC. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$16,721 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Underground Utilities INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWINTER CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL TURNAROUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24D.M. BARBINI CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOHN PONCE DBA PONCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KNIFE RIVER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RODRIGO MARQUES GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24JEOVANNI WILSON MIRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JESUS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OSUALDO ZAVALA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIERRA BARAJAS ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DISCOVERY CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRAIRE MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RPR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NDG CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILLA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JIJI CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PHASSET USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EUGNIO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KEITH CARLSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LUCAS BROTHERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Underground Utilitie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Underground Utilities INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Underground Utilities INC. sits at penalty rank #5,430 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($16,721 assessed).

How Underground Utilities INC. Compares

Underground Utilities INC.'s 1.50 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 (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-08

Last Inspection

2022-07-21

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,361

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $8,361 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

66.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$30,907

Current Penalty Amount

$16,721

Penalty Reduction

45.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,186 from the initial assessment of $30,907. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Underground Utilities INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $16,721 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,361 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,721 here).

Mike's All Seasons Roofing & Siding $16,720 NJ Burger Roofing CO. $16,715 FL Wulf Ward and Associates, LLC $16,714 IL New Storage World Wide $16,713 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Winter Contracting, LLC 2 insp. Dell Rapids, SD Industrial Turnaround Corporation 2 insp. Chester, VA D.M. Barbini Contracting, INC. 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair 2 insp. Lexington, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rycars Construction LLC
Kenner, LA
0 inspections $0
Mike's All Seasons Roofing & Siding
Rutherford, NJ
2 inspections $16,720
Manor Roofing and Restoration
Columbia, MO
0 inspections $0
MB Drywall
Tucson, AZ
0 inspections $0
Burger Roofing CO.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $16,715

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What to do with this record

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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 INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Underground Utilities INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 INC. have? ▼
Underground Utilities INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,721.
How many OSHA inspections has Underground Utilities INC. had? ▼
Underground Utilities INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-08 and the most recent on 2022-07-21. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Underground Utilities INC.? ▼
Underground Utilities INC. has been assessed $16,721 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,907 (a 45.9% reduction).
Does Underground Utilities INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Underground Utilities INC. has 0 serious violations, and 2 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 INC. operate in? ▼
Underground Utilities INC. 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 INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Underground Utilities INC. ranks #21,470 (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 INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Underground Utilities INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,721 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mike's All Seasons Roofing & Siding in Rutherford, NJ is a similar construction employer with $16,720 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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