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Alameda County Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alameda County Water District ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alameda County Water District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDES MOINES WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GARFIELD DPW WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12OGDENSBURG CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CONKLIN TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF LOVINGTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROANOKE GAS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PHILADELPHIA VILL WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COOPERSTOWN VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22OWASCO TN WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INLAND POWER & LIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CAPE MAY - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MUNICIPAL LIGHT & PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH GRANVILLE WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NASHVILLE ELECTRIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCER - UTILITY DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MISSISSIPPI POWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CUMBERLAND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POWELL CLINCH UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Alameda County Water…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Alameda County Water District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alameda County Water District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alameda County Water District ranks #797 at $450 current penalty.

How Alameda County Water District Compares

Alameda County Water District's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

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

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $225 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alameda County Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $450 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $225 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alameda County Water District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

City of Aurora - PW - Water Production Division $450 IL Detroit Water & Sewerage Dept $450 MI Srca $475 OR Alliant Energy DBA Interstate Power and Light CO $420 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Des Moines Water Works 2 insp. Des Moines, IA Garfield DPW Water Pump Stations 2 insp. Garfield, NJ Ogdensburg City Water Filtration Plant 2 insp. Ogdensburg, NY Conklin TN Water Dept- Pump Station 2 insp. Conklin, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rio Bravo Rocklin
Lincoln, CA
2 inspections $450
City of Aurora - PW - Water Production Division
Aurora, IL
2 inspections $450
Detroit Water & Sewerage Dept
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $450
Roger
Arcata, CA
2 inspections $435
Srca
Coquille, OR
3 inspections $475

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alameda County Water District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alameda County Water District ranks #93,626 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
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 $5,509 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.
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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