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Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority ranks #1,409 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty56% serious
$113,600
OSHA penalties
48
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,409
of 99,447 penalized employers

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 48 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $113,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 48 violations, averaging 16.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,409 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 27 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in Linden, NJ is another utilities employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $115,100 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
#1,409
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 48 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (16.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority runs far above peers (20.6x 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

$113,600 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($113,600) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $113,600 $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 Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF SAN BUENAVEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORNING CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PULASKI VILL HINMAN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MINETTO TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LINDEN-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RENSSELAER CO SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CALPINE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FERRELLGAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GATES - WATER DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DEXTER VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ANDERSON CO WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DEFERIET VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SACKETS HARBOR VILL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TENNESSEE RIDGE-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CASTALIAN SPRINGS UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OHIO VALLEY ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15EVERSOURCE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ISLAND PACIFIC ENERG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEPARTMENT OF WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Albuquerque Bernalil…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 48 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.

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority ranks #21 at $113,600 current penalty.

How Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Compares

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority's 16.00 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 far above peers (20.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-10-24

Last Inspection

2017-10-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$37,867

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $37,867 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

27

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

10.4% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$159,600

Current Penalty Amount

$113,600

Penalty Reduction

28.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,000 from the initial assessment of $159,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 48 6.1
Total Penalty $113,600 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $37,867 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($113,600 here).

Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority $115,100 NJ Howard Industries, INC. $111,250 MS C&C-Denvirons, Honouliuli WWT Plant $116,016 HI Prairie State Generating Company, LLC $108,467 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

City of San Buenaventura - Ventura Water 3 insp. Ventura, CA Corning City WWTP 3 insp. Corning, NY Pulaski Vill Hinman RD Pump Station 3 insp. Pulaski, NY Minetto TN WWTP 3 insp. Minetto, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Enterprise Electric
Nashville, TN
0 inspections $0
Becerra Electric
Goodyear, AZ
0 inspections $0
Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority
Linden, NJ
7 inspections $115,100
Howard Industries, INC.
Ellisville, MS
4 inspections $111,250
C&C-Denvirons, Honouliuli WWT Plant
Ewa Beach, HI
2 inspections $116,016

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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 Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 48 violations across 3 inspections, including 27 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority have? ▼
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has 48 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $113,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority had? ▼
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-24 and the most recent on 2017-10-23. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority? ▼
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has been assessed $113,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $159,600 (a 28.8% reduction).
Does Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has 27 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority operate in? ▼
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority 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 Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority ranks #1,409 (the top 1% 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 Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority's total OSHA penalty of $113,600 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (20.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in Linden, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $115,100 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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