Utilities · Sisters, OR

Black Butte Ranch CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Black Butte Ranch CORP ranks #87,267 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$940
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,267
of 99,447 penalized employers

Black Butte Ranch CORP in Sisters, OR 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: $940. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Black Butte Ranch CORP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,267 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, North Beach Water District in Ocean Park, WA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#87,267
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Black Butte Ranch CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Black Butte Ranch CORP runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$940 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Black Butte Ranch CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCENTRAL HUDSON GAS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL GRID USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAST LANSING WASTEWA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BROWNS VALLEY IRRIGA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LUMA ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELK RIVER PUBLIC UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BENTON - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALEXANDRIA TN WTP- R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARGARETVILLE WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WEST WARREN VIOLA UT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8METROPOLITAN SEWERAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNITED POWER CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROSE TN WATER DEPT G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1E-OH U.S., LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOROUGH OF BELLMAWR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ZIMMER POWER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF WESTMONT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19Black Butte Ranch CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Black Butte Ranch CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Black Butte Ranch CORP in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Black Butte Ranch CORP ranks #747 at $940 current penalty.

How Black Butte Ranch CORP Compares

Black Butte Ranch CORP's 3.50 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 well below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-21

Last Inspection

2012-01-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$470

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $470 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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

$940

Current Penalty Amount

$940

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Black Butte Ranch CORP compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Black Butte Ranch CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $940 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $470 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Black Butte Ranch CORP, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Black Butte Ranch CORP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Black Butte Ranch CORP'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Black Butte Ranch CORP have?
Black Butte Ranch CORP has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $940.
How many OSHA inspections has Black Butte Ranch CORP had?
Black Butte Ranch CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-21 and the most recent on 2012-01-26. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Black Butte Ranch CORP?
Black Butte Ranch CORP has been assessed $940 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Black Butte Ranch CORP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Black Butte Ranch CORP 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 Black Butte Ranch CORP operate in?
Black Butte Ranch CORP operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Black Butte Ranch CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Black Butte Ranch CORP ranks #87,267 (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 Black Butte Ranch CORP's safety record compare to industry average?
Black Butte Ranch CORP's total OSHA penalty of $940 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, North Beach Water District in Ocean Park, WA is a similar utilities employer with $975 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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