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Baton Rouge Water Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Baton Rouge Water Company has a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty71% serious
$30,991
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,064
of 100,495 penalized employers

Baton Rouge Water Company in Baton Rouge, LA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,991. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Baton Rouge Water Company 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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, Englishtown Water Treatment Plant in Englishtown, NJ is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $31,400 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
90%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Baton Rouge Water Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Baton Rouge Water Company runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$30,991 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Baton Rouge Water Company

The federal enforcement record for Baton Rouge Water Company in Baton Rouge, LA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 3.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (71.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $54,910 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $30,991 - a 43.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $15,496. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-01-07 to 2023-11-08, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-07

Last Inspection

2023-11-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,496

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $15,496 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$54,910

Current Penalty Amount

$30,991

Penalty Reduction

43.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,919 from the initial assessment of $54,910. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Baton Rouge Water Company compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Baton Rouge Water Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $30,991 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,496 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Custom Energy Service, Inc.
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0 inspections $0
Borough of Atlantic Highlands Water Department
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
2 inspections $30,800
Glassboro Water Department
Glassboro, NJ
2 inspections $30,600
Englishtown Water Treatment Plant
Englishtown, NJ
3 inspections $31,400
Borough of Beach Haven Water Department
Beach Haven, NJ
4 inspections $31,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baton Rouge Water Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Baton Rouge Water Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Baton Rouge Water Company have? ▼
Baton Rouge Water Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,991.
How many OSHA inspections has Baton Rouge Water Company had? ▼
Baton Rouge Water Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-07 and the most recent on 2023-11-08. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Baton Rouge Water Company? ▼
Baton Rouge Water Company has been assessed $30,991 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,910 (a 43.6% reduction).
Does Baton Rouge Water Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Baton Rouge Water Company has 5 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 Baton Rouge Water Company operate in? ▼
Baton Rouge Water Company 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 Baton Rouge Water Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Baton Rouge Water Company's total OSHA penalty of $30,991 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Englishtown Water Treatment Plant in Englishtown, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $31,400 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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