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Wheelabrator Portsmouth

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wheelabrator Portsmouth has a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$24,145
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#14,006
of 100,495 penalized employers

Wheelabrator Portsmouth in Portsmouth, VA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,145. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wheelabrator Portsmouth 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 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, Star Cable Corporation in Houston, TX is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
86%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Wheelabrator Portsmouth compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wheelabrator Portsmouth runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$24,145 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Wheelabrator Portsmouth

The federal enforcement record for Wheelabrator Portsmouth in Portsmouth, VA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 2.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (90.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $30,870 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $24,145 - a 21.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,036. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-11 to 2016-10-04, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-06-11

Last Inspection

2016-10-04

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,036

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $6,036 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$30,870

Current Penalty Amount

$24,145

Penalty Reduction

21.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,725 from the initial assessment of $30,870. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Wheelabrator Portsmouth compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wheelabrator Portsmouth Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 11 6.1
Total Penalty $24,145 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,036 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheelabrator Portsmouth safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wheelabrator Portsmouth's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wheelabrator Portsmouth have? ▼
Wheelabrator Portsmouth has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,145.
How many OSHA inspections has Wheelabrator Portsmouth had? ▼
Wheelabrator Portsmouth has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-11 and the most recent on 2016-10-04. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wheelabrator Portsmouth? ▼
Wheelabrator Portsmouth has been assessed $24,145 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,870 (a 21.8% reduction).
Does Wheelabrator Portsmouth have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wheelabrator Portsmouth has 10 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 Wheelabrator Portsmouth operate in? ▼
Wheelabrator Portsmouth operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221119). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Wheelabrator Portsmouth's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wheelabrator Portsmouth's total OSHA penalty of $24,145 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Star Cable Corporation in Houston, TX is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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