Establishment profile
AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
1050 VALLEY FORGE ROAD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 19460
Operated by Essential Utilities · 1 of 37 establishments
221310 — Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Summary
AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $3,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 77 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $3,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J02 I | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J03 V | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J07 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J07 VA | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 K01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 K08 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 L04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 V | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 L04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2213 within PA. Peer group: 77 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in PA — for Essential Utilities, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Essential Utilities locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 12 cases · 7 ULP · 5 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-RC-329264 | Representation election | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-RM-325535 | Representation election | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-325646 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2023 | Mar 2024 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-257412 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-RC-249415 | Representation election | Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-157812 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-148423 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | Nov 2015 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 04-RC-144746 | Representation election | Jan 2015 | Mar 2015 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-139559 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2014 | Jan 2015 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-117920 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2013 | Mar 2015 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-RC-068295 | Representation election | Nov 2011 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-060415 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Aug 2011 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-02-29 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-09-03 | Complaint | 11 | 5 | $3,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. is one of 37 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Essential Utilities.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Essential Utilities across all 37 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in water supply and irrigation systems within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.SHARON — 3 federal enforcement records
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.SPRINGFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNITED WATER PENNSYLVANIAMECHANICSBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
- PENNSYLVANIA - AMERICAN WATER COMPANYPITTSBURGH — 2 federal enforcement records
- PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER CO.CARBONDALE — 2 federal enforcement records
- HydroEdge SolutionsCanonsburg — 2 federal enforcement records
- PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER COFRACKVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER COSPRING CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA INC.ELYSBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
- PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER COCANONSBURG — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Essential Utilities, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.SHARON, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- AQUA OHIOMENTOR, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- AQUA OHIOMENTOR, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- AQUA RESOURCES, INC.SOUDERTON, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.OAKFORD, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA INC.ELYSBURG, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.SPRINGFIELD, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA INCMOUNT CARMEL, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AQUA NORTH CAROLINA, INC.DENVER, NC — 1 federal enforcement record
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.BRISTOL, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Essential Utilities locationsParent rollup
- Water Supply and Irrigation SystemsAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Water Supply and in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Essential Utilities, which operates 37 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $3,500 in total penalties.
- How does AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. operates in the water supply and irrigation systems industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.