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Basin Electric Power Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Basin Electric Power Cooperative ranks #52,411 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$5,543
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,411
of 99,447 penalized employers

Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Gillette, WY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,543. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Basin Electric Power Cooperative 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,411 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, Consumers Energy Jackson Service CTR in Jackson, MI is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,525 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#52,411
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$5,543 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF VINELAND - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OHIO EDISON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PASSAIC VALLEY SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JERSEY CITY MUNICIPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF BRADFORD SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENERA PR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TROY - WATER DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OG & E, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DANC-SACKETS HARBOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MEXICO VILL PUMP STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINDSOR TN WEST WIND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SODDY DAISY UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AAA - PLANTA FILTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WEEDSPORT WASTEWATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF JERSEYVILLE-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WENONAH SEWER / WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MPW MANUFACTURING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF NEWTON WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Basin Electric Power…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Basin Electric Power Cooperative has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Basin Electric Power Cooperative sits at penalty rank #513 of 866 penalized establishments ($5,543 assessed).

How Basin Electric Power Cooperative Compares

Basin Electric Power Cooperative's 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-09

Last Inspection

2019-05-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,772

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,772 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$22,543

Current Penalty Amount

$5,543

Penalty Reduction

75.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,000 from the initial assessment of $22,543. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Basin Electric Power Cooperative compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Basin Electric Power Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $5,543 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,772 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Basin Electric Power Cooperative, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,543 here).

Pitman Borough Sewer Department $5,550 NJ Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 $5,527 AK Consumers Energy Jackson Service CTR $5,525 MI Closner Construction $5,520 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Vineland - Water Utility 2 insp. Vineland, NJ Hawaiian Electric Company INC 2 insp. Aiea, HI Ohio Edison Company 2 insp. Wadsworth, OH Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission 2 insp. Clifton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pitman Borough Sewer Department
Pitman, NJ
2 inspections $5,550
Kansas Gas Services
Topeka, KS
0 inspections $0
Municipal Light and Power Plant #2
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $5,527
Consumers Energy Jackson Service CTR
Jackson, MI
3 inspections $5,525
Closner Construction
Laredo, TX
2 inspections $5,520

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What to do with this record

Use Basin Electric Power Cooperative's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Basin Electric Power Cooperative's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative have? ▼
Basin Electric Power Cooperative has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,543.
How many OSHA inspections has Basin Electric Power Cooperative had? ▼
Basin Electric Power Cooperative has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-09 and the most recent on 2019-05-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Basin Electric Power Cooperative? ▼
Basin Electric Power Cooperative has been assessed $5,543 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,543 (a 75.4% reduction).
Does Basin Electric Power Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Basin Electric Power Cooperative 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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative operate in? ▼
Basin Electric Power Cooperative operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Basin Electric Power Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Basin Electric Power Cooperative ranks #52,411 (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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Basin Electric Power Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $5,543 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Consumers Energy Jackson Service CTR in Jackson, MI is a similar utilities employer with $5,525 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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