AMERICAN WATER
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN WATER — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at 1301 WATERWORKS ROAD, EVANSVILLE, IN 47713 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 25 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-03-10.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,750.00 is more than 5.0× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 25 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 24, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 10, 2007. Of the 25 total citations, 12 (48%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,750.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $870.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this facility reveals a systemic breakdown in Process Safety Management (PSM) and energy control
This facility's $21,750 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in IN. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,913.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN WATER cited for?
AMERICAN WATER received 25 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,750.00. The inspection opened on 2004-03-10.
How much was AMERICAN WATER fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,750.00 against AMERICAN WATER in EVANSVILLE, IN. Average per citation: $870.00.
Is AMERICAN WATER a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN WATER has a risk score of 26 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $21,750.00 is above the industry average.