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Alameda County Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alameda County Water District has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,621
of 100,495 penalized employers

Alameda County Water District in Newark, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alameda County Water District 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Aurora - PW - Water Production Division in Aurora, IL is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
6%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Alameda County Water District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alameda County Water District runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Alameda County Water District

The federal enforcement record for Alameda County Water District in Newark, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $450 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $225. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-03-10 to 2011-11-15, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-10

Last Inspection

2011-11-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $225 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $300 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Alameda County Water District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alameda County Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $450 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $225 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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Aurora, IL
2 inspections $450
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3 inspections $450
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alameda County Water District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alameda County Water District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alameda County Water District have? ▼
Alameda County Water District has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Alameda County Water District had? ▼
Alameda County Water District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-10 and the most recent on 2011-11-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alameda County Water District? ▼
Alameda County Water District has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Alameda County Water District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alameda County Water District has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Alameda County Water District operate in? ▼
Alameda County Water District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Alameda County Water District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alameda County Water District's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Aurora - PW - Water Production Division in Aurora, IL is a similar utilities employer with $450 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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