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Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP has a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty78% serious
$17,908
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,067
of 100,495 penalized employers

Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,908. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 37 violations, averaging 18.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 29 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, Mantua Township Mua in Sewell, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

18.5
violations per inspection
78.4%
of violations were serious
80%
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 Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$17,908 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP

The federal enforcement record for Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP in Anchorage, AK includes 2 OSHA inspections and 37 violations, translating to 18.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 29 (78.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (2.7%) 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 $43,825 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $17,908 - a 59.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,954. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-04-09 to 2014-04-09, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-09

Last Inspection

2014-04-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

18.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,954

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 18.5 violations per visit. That's $8,954 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

78.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.7% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

18.9% 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

$43,825

Current Penalty Amount

$17,908

Penalty Reduction

59.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,917 from the initial assessment of $43,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 37 6.1
Total Penalty $17,908 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,954 $2,100
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East Bay Municipal Utility District
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2 inspections $18,000
Burlington Township Water Department
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4 inspections $18,000
Mantua Township Mua
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2 inspections $18,000
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4 inspections $18,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 2 inspections, including 29 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 Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP have? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,908.
How many OSHA inspections has Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP had? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-09 and the most recent on 2014-04-09. This averages 18.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP has been assessed $17,908 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,825 (a 59.1% reduction).
Does Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP has 29 serious violations, and 1 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 Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP operate in? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP 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 Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP's total OSHA penalty of $17,908 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mantua Township Mua in Sewell, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $18,000 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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