Utilities · Wheatland, WY

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Basin Electric Power Cooperative ranks #2,121 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 14 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty48% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$89,019
OSHA penalties: 52
Violations cited: 14
OSHA inspections: #2,121
of 99,447 penalized employers

Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Wheatland, WY has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $89,019. 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 14 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 52 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,121 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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 far above peers (5.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation in Cheshire, OH is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $89,631 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection: 48.1%
of violations were serious: #2,121
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 36/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 52 violations across 14 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$89,019
Utilities avg

$5,509

What this shows Basin Electric Power Cooperative runs far above peers (16.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$89,019 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative has 14 OSHA inspections on record and 52 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 #37 of 866 penalized establishments ($89,019 assessed).

How Basin Electric Power Cooperative Compares

Basin Electric Power Cooperative's 3.71 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 (16.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-16

Last Inspection

2021-07-07

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,359

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 14 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $6,359 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Serious

48.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

1.9% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$196,053

Current Penalty Amount

$89,019

Penalty Reduction

54.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $107,034 from the initial assessment of $196,053. 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	14	2.6
Violations	52	6.1
Total Penalty	$89,019	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,359	$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 ($89,019 here).

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation $89,631 OH Public Service Company of Oklahoma $90,830 OK Roxbury Township $91,000 NJ Landis Sewerage Authority $86,850 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (14 inspections here).

Army Corps of Engineers 14 insp. The Dalles, OR City of Chicago - Department of Water Management 14 insp. Chicago, IL East Bay Municipal Utility District 13 insp. Oakland, CA Western Virginia Water Authority 15 insp. Roanoke, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation

Cheshire, OH

3 inspections $89,631

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

Tulsa, OK

3 inspections $90,830

Roxbury Township

Roxbury Township, NJ

2 inspections $91,000

Landis Sewerage Authority

Vineland, NJ

9 inspections $86,850

Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant

Medford, NJ

4 inspections $91,600

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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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Basin Electric Power Cooperative's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 14 inspections, including 25 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 52 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $89,019.

How many OSHA inspections has Basin Electric Power Cooperative had? ▼

Basin Electric Power Cooperative has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-16 and the most recent on 2021-07-07. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Basin Electric Power Cooperative? ▼

Basin Electric Power Cooperative has been assessed $89,019 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $196,053 (a 54.6% reduction).

Does Basin Electric Power Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Basin Electric Power Cooperative has 25 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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative operate in? ▼

Basin Electric Power Cooperative operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). 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 #2,121 (the top 5% 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 $89,019 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (16.2x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation in Cheshire, OH is a similar utilities employer with $89,631 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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