Utilities · Hazelwood, MO
Waters of America, LLC
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waters of America, LLC ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.
- $5,600
- OSHA penalties
- 9
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #52,176
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Waters of America, LLC in Hazelwood, MO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Waters of America, LLC 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Woodland Sewerage Treatment Plant in Morristown, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,600 in current penalties.
- 2.3
- violations per inspection
- 100.0%
- of violations were serious
- #52,176
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 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 Waters of America, LLC compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average
- Waters of America, LLC
Waters of America, LLC
$5,600 in penalties
- Utilities avg
Utilities industry average (per employer)
$5,509 in penalties
What this shows Waters of America, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$5,600 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Waters of America, LLC.
Waters of America, LLC in the Utilities enforcement ledger
Utilities sector: Waters of America, LLC is the #506 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($5,600).
How Waters of America, LLC Compares
Waters of America, LLC's 2.25 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2011-01-19
Last Inspection
2014-06-25
Inspection Span
3 yrs
Violations / Inspection
2.3
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$1,400
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,104
What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
9
Serious
100.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% 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
$5,600
Current Penalty Amount
$5,600
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Utilities
How Waters of America, LLC compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Waters of America, LLC | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 2.6 |
| Violations | 9 | 6.1 |
| Total Penalty | $5,600 | $5,509 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $1,400 | $2,104 |
Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Waters of America, LLC, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,600 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities
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What to do with this record
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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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