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Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty56% serious
$113,600
OSHA penalties
48
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,381
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (1.2x 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
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (20.9x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

The federal enforcement record for Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority in Albuquerque, NM includes 3 OSHA inspections and 48 violations, translating to 16.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 27 (56.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 5 (10.4%) 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 $159,600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $113,600 - a 28.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $37,867. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (20.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-10-24 to 2017-10-23, a window of roughly 3 years.

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

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 3,034 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 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $37,867 $2,100
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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 per employer (20.9x 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.

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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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