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Basin Electric Power Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Basin Electric Power Cooperative has a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 14 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty48% serious
$89,019
OSHA penalties
52
Violations cited
14
OSHA inspections
#2,091
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (5.4x 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
98%
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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative runs far above peers (16.4x 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

$89,019 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($89,019) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $89,019 $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 Basin Electric Power Cooperative

The federal enforcement record for Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Wheatland, WY includes 14 OSHA inspections and 52 violations, translating to 3.71 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 25 (48.1%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (1.9%) 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 $196,053 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $89,019 - a 54.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,359. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (16.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-16 to 2021-07-07, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

14

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

48.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

1.9% of total

26

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Basin Electric Power Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 14 2.6
Violations 52 6.1
Total Penalty $89,019 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,359 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Cheshire, OH
3 inspections $89,631
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Tulsa, OK
3 inspections $90,830
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2 inspections $91,000
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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 per employer (16.4x 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.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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