NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION — a electric power distribution facility located at 9340 GODWIN DRIVE, MANASSAS, VA 20110 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $142,691.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-19.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $142,691.00 is more than 33.0× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221122). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 12, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 3, 2025. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $35,672.75 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The inspection of New River Electrical Corporation revealed a profound breakdown in high-voltage safety protocols,
This facility's $142,691 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,969.
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What OSHA violations was NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION cited for?
NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $142,691.00. The inspection opened on 2023-04-19.
How much was NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $142,691.00 against NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION in MANASSAS, VA. Average per citation: $35,672.75.
Is NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION has a risk score of 77 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Electric Power Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $142,691.00 is above the industry average.