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Underwater Construction Academy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Underwater Construction Academy ranks #71,853 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty87% serious
$2,542
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,853
of 99,447 penalized employers

Underwater Construction Academy in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,542. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Underwater Construction Academy 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,853 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Colegio Carismatico Pasito a Paso, Inc. in Quebradillas, PR is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious
#71,853
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Underwater Construction Academy sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,542 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Underwater Construction Academy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSITY OF NORTHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EVANGEL UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7V.I. DEPT. OF EDUCAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOE-ALIAMANU ELEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RUTLAND CITY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TAUNTON SCHOOL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SHOREHAM WADING CSD:…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DODEA-NY-VA-PR-ANTIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RICHARD STOCKTON COL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CAROLINE CSD CAROLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KENMORE UFSD EDISON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CATO MERIDIAN CSD WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RICHLAND COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAHWAY 7TH & 8TH GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VETERANS MEMORIAL EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DE ESCUELA SAN AGUSTIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MCKENZIE SPECIAL SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAYETTE COUNTY - FAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11COHOES CSD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Underwater Construct…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Underwater Construction Academy has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Underwater Construction Academy in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Underwater Construction Academy sits at penalty rank #572 of 856 penalized establishments ($2,542 assessed).

How Underwater Construction Academy Compares

Underwater Construction Academy's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-18

Last Inspection

2012-06-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,271

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,271 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$3,045

Current Penalty Amount

$2,542

Penalty Reduction

16.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $503 from the initial assessment of $3,045. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Underwater Construction Academy compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Underwater Construction Academy Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 15 5.7
Total Penalty $2,542 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,271 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Underwater Construction Academy, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,542 here).

Msad#45 $2,550 ME Woodland Joint Unified School District Adult Educa $2,520 CA DE $2,500 PR DE $2,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

University of Northern Iowa (Uni) 2 insp. Cedar Falls, IA Evangel University 2 insp. Springfield, MO V.I. Dept. of Education 2 insp. ST Thomas, VI Doe-Aliamanu Elementary School 2 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Msad#45
Washburn, ME
3 inspections $2,550
Colegio Carismatico Pasito a Paso, Inc.
Quebradillas, PR
0 inspections $0
Woodland Joint Unified School District Adult Educa
Woodland, CA
2 inspections $2,520
Global Academy Private School
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
DE
Cabo Rojo, PR
11 inspections $2,500

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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 Underwater Construction Academy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Underwater Construction Academy's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Underwater Construction Academy have? ▼
Underwater Construction Academy has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,542.
How many OSHA inspections has Underwater Construction Academy had? ▼
Underwater Construction Academy has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-18 and the most recent on 2012-06-18. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Underwater Construction Academy? ▼
Underwater Construction Academy has been assessed $2,542 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,045 (a 16.5% reduction).
Does Underwater Construction Academy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Underwater Construction Academy has 13 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 Underwater Construction Academy operate in? ▼
Underwater Construction Academy operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611519). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Underwater Construction Academy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Underwater Construction Academy ranks #71,853 (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 Underwater Construction Academy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Underwater Construction Academy's total OSHA penalty of $2,542 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colegio Carismatico Pasito a Paso, Inc. in Quebradillas, PR is a similar educational services 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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