Establishment profile
SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT
I-80 EAST, EXIT 212, VALMY, NV, 89438
Operated by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 1 of 1,603 establishments
221112 — Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Summary
SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT has accumulated 41 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $7,445 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 109 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 23 citations in this view · $7,445 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Jul 1999 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B05 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 2003 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1999 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D02 | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IIIA | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,080 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 6180.38301 | 1 | 1 | $540 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVD | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 G02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IIIB | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F02 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 V01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 D02 VE | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 |
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 NV. Peer group: 109 employers. This establishment has 41 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT. 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 SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1992 | SCRAPER,COAL,CRUSHED,CONVEYOR,ELEC UTILITY WORK,FALLING OBJECTFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT. 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 SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-22 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-01-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-10-31 | Referral | 1 | — | $1,000 | |
| 2006-02-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-08-26 | Complaint | 21 | 8 | $4,320 | |
| 1999-06-02 | Referral | 16 | 1 | $2,125 | |
| 1992-12-22 | Accident | 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
SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT is one of 1,603 establishments rolled up under the parent organization BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC across all 1,603 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 NV, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- NEVADA POWER COMPANYMOAPA — 2 federal enforcement records
- NEVADA POWER COMPANYAPEX — 1 federal enforcement record
- SILVERHAWK POWER PLANTNORTH LAS VEGAS — 1 federal enforcement record
- SAGUARO POWER COMPANYHENDERSON — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITALMCALLEN, TX — 4 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLEMACON, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLE, INC.BERLIN, NJ — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLESOUTH GATE, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNION TANK CAR CO.MARION, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- ACME BRICK COMPANYMALVERN, AR — 3 federal enforcement records
- SEE'S CANDIES, INC.SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- PCC AIRFOILS, LLCDOUGLAS, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- TITANIUM METALS CORPORATIONHENDERSON, NV — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLE, INC.ETOWAH, TN — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC locationsParent rollup
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- Employers in NVState-wide enforcement data
- Fossil Fuel Electric in NVIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT 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 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, which operates 1,603 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT's OSHA violation history?
- SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 41 violations and $7,445 in total penalties.
- How does SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT's safety record compare to its industry?
- SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT operates in the fossil fuel electric power generation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.
- Has SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SIERRA PACIFIC POWER CO., NORTH VALMY POWER PLANT.