Utilities · Gatlinburg, TN

Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

75% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater in Gatlinburg, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 3 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Suffolk County DPW Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Babylon, NY is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLARK COUNTY WATER R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DEPT. OF DEFENSE - U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HANNIBAL TN WATER TO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PENNINGTON BOROUGH P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF WEST CITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8XCEL ENERGY - ZUNI G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TSG WATER RESOURCES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLACK RIVER VILL WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WILLSBORO TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIELDSBORO SEWAGE TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DES MOINES, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GREAT LAKES WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MUNICIPAL LIGHT AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREAT LAKES WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Webb Creek Utility-W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater Compares

Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-07

Last Inspection

2014-03-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater have?
Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater had?
Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-07 and the most recent on 2014-03-21. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater?
Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater has 3 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 Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater operate in?
Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater's safety record compare to industry average?
Webb Creek Utility-Wastewater's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Suffolk County DPW Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Babylon, NY is a similar utilities 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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