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Browns Valley Irrigation District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Browns Valley Irrigation District ranks #94,199 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$475
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,199
of 100,495 penalized employers

Browns Valley Irrigation District in Browns Valley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $475. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Browns Valley Irrigation District 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,199 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Srca in Coquille, OR is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $475 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#94,199
of 100,495 penalized employers

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Browns Valley Irrigation District runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$475 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Browns Valley Irrigation District

The federal enforcement record for Browns Valley Irrigation District in Browns Valley, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $475 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $475 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $238. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-05-01 to 2018-09-07, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-01

Last Inspection

2018-09-07

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $238 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

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

$475

Current Penalty Amount

$475

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Browns Valley Irrigation District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Browns Valley Irrigation District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $475 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $238 $2,100
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3 inspections $475
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Browns Valley Irrigation District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Browns Valley Irrigation District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Browns Valley Irrigation District have? ▼
Browns Valley Irrigation District has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $475.
How many OSHA inspections has Browns Valley Irrigation District had? ▼
Browns Valley Irrigation District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-01 and the most recent on 2018-09-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Browns Valley Irrigation District? ▼
Browns Valley Irrigation District has been assessed $475 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Browns Valley Irrigation District operate in? ▼
Browns Valley Irrigation District 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.
Where does Browns Valley Irrigation District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Browns Valley Irrigation District ranks #94,199 (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 Browns Valley Irrigation District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Browns Valley Irrigation District's total OSHA penalty of $475 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Srca in Coquille, OR is a similar utilities employer with $475 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.