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Bella Vista Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bella Vista Water District ranks #54,042 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,205
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,042
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bella Vista Water District in Redding, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,205. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bella Vista Water District 3 times across a longer 16-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,042 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lee County Electric Cooperative, INC. in North Fort Myers, FL is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,200 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#54,042
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bella Vista Water District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bella Vista Water District sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,205 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Bella Vista Water District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPER VALUE AIRCON S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF GALESBURG - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BOROUGH OF BERNARDSV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ORIGIN ENERGY AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PUD #1 FRANKLIN COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED EDISON …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MATANUSKA TELEPHONE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAPE VINCENT VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TENNESSEE VALLEY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GREENE VILL WATER PO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TULLAHOMA UTILITY-AD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SANDY CREEK LACONA J…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ITHACA CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PUD #1 OF LEWIS COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COLONIE TN DPW DIV O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SECOND SOUTH CHEATHA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KLICKITAT COUNTY PUD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHADY GROVE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MAHWAH SEWER PUMP ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Bella Vista Water Di…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Bella Vista Water District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Bella Vista Water District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Bella Vista Water District sits at penalty rank #522 of 866 penalized establishments ($5,205 assessed).

How Bella Vista Water District Compares

Bella Vista Water District's 0.67 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-25

Last Inspection

2026-05-18

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,735

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 16 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,735 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$5,205

Current Penalty Amount

$5,205

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Bella Vista Water District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bella Vista Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $5,205 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,735 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bella Vista Water District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,205 here).

Photonworks Engineering LLP $5,200 HI Lee County Electric Cooperative, INC. $5,200 FL Aaa $5,250 PR Wrightstown Mua Water Plant $5,150 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Super Value Aircon Serv CO. 3 insp. Dededo, GU Pacificorp 3 insp. Lakeview, OR City of Galesburg - Oquawka Water Treatment Plant 3 insp. Oquawka, IL Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 insp. Bernardsville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Photonworks Engineering LLP
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $5,200
Lee County Electric Cooperative, INC.
North Fort Myers, FL
2 inspections $5,200
A #1 Air
Lewisville, TX
0 inspections $0
Aaa
Mayaguez, PR
6 inspections $5,250
Wrightstown Mua Water Plant
Wrightstown, NJ
4 inspections $5,150

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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 Bella Vista Water District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bella Vista Water District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bella Vista Water District have? ▼
Bella Vista Water District has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,205.
How many OSHA inspections has Bella Vista Water District had? ▼
Bella Vista Water District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-25 and the most recent on 2026-05-18. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bella Vista Water District? ▼
Bella Vista Water District has been assessed $5,205 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Bella Vista Water District operate in? ▼
Bella Vista Water District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bella Vista Water District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bella Vista Water District ranks #54,042 (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 Bella Vista Water District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bella Vista Water District's total OSHA penalty of $5,205 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lee County Electric Cooperative, INC. in North Fort Myers, FL is a similar utilities employer with $5,200 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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