Establishment profile
OHIO POWER COMPANY
STATE ROUTE 2, MOUNDSVILLE, WV, 26041
Operated by American Electric Power · 1 of 329 establishments
221112 — Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Summary
OHIO POWER COMPANY has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 49 years of recorded history, with $17,590 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 32 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
OHIO POWER COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 12 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $17,590 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 2 | 2 | $7,900 | Feb 1980 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 V11 XIC | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 F06 III | 1 | 1 | $900 | Feb 1980 | Feb 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 III | 1 | 1 | $560 | May 1987 | May 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 1 | 1 | $560 | Jun 1977 | Jun 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0029 A03 VI | 1 | 1 | $335 | May 1987 | May 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 D07 | 1 | 1 | $335 | May 1987 | May 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0029 A03 VII | 1 | 1 | — | May 1987 | May 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B04 VIII | 1 | 1 | — | May 1987 | May 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1977 | Jun 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1977 | Jun 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1977 | Jun 1977 |
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 2211 within WV. Peer group: 32 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for OHIO POWER COMPANY. 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 OHIO POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 OHIO POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WV — for American Electric Power, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other American Electric Power operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 10 citations · 1S&S · 10 contractor · $880 proposed / $880 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8045464 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Jan 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7147528 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Aug 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8032674 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8032673 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Aug 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8032666 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Jul 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8024568 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8017016 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Sep 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7148864 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Sep 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7148860 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Aug 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7144419 | Conner Run Dam and Fly Ash Impoundment Marshall, WV contractor: Ohio Power Company | Jun 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for OHIO POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 OHIO POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for OHIO POWER COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for OHIO POWER COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-15 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $14,000 | |
| 1986-12-05 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | $1,230 | |
| 1983-03-04 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-11-24 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-11-13 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $1,800 | |
| 1978-06-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-05-24 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $560 | |
| 1977-05-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
OHIO POWER COMPANY is one of 329 establishments rolled up under the parent organization American Electric Power.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of American Electric Power across all 329 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in fossil fuel electric power generation within WV, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ALLEGHENY ENERGY SUPPLY COMPANYHAYWOOD — 2 federal enforcement records
- APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANYST ALBANS — 2 federal enforcement records
- AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWERWINFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- Monongahela Power CompanyCENTER POINT — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER RSOMOUNDSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ENERFAB POWER & INDUSTRIAL, INC.MOUNDSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- FIRST ENERGY GENERATION CORPORATIONHAYWOOD — 1 federal enforcement record
- American Electric PowerMOUNDSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- MONONGAHELA POWER COMPANYMARTINSBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
- American Electric Power CompanyWHEELING — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by American Electric Power, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC., GAVIN PLANTCHESHIRE, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- OHIO POWER, INC.CHESHIRE, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- OHIO POWER COLogan, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- KENTUCKY POWERLOUISA, KY — 2 federal enforcement records
- APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANYBECKLEY, WV — 2 federal enforcement records
- OHIO POWER COFindlay, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANYBECKLEY, WV — 2 federal enforcement records
- APPALACHIAN POWER COBuffalo, WV — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYBOSSIER CITY, LA — 2 federal enforcement records
- APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANYPROSPERITY, WV — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All American Electric Power locationsParent rollup
- Fossil Fuel Electric Power GenerationAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WVState-wide enforcement data
- Fossil Fuel Electric in WVIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on OHIO POWER COMPANY 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 American Electric Power, which operates 329 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is OHIO POWER COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- OHIO POWER COMPANY has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $17,590 in total penalties.
- How does OHIO POWER COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- OHIO POWER COMPANY operates in the fossil fuel electric power generation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.
- Has OHIO POWER COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving OHIO POWER COMPANY.