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California Water Service Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Water Service Company ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Water Service Company in Chico, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected California Water Service Company 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,087 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tradewind Controls in Midland, TX is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows California Water Service Company runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$1,125 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 California Water Service Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BATON ROUGE WATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TWP OF DELRAN SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GEMMA POWER SYSTEMS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREAT LAKES WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DETROIT WASTEWATER T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PERSIA UTILITY DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PARIS BOARD OF PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDDLE TENNESSEE NAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOUTH CALLAN RENEWAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA CAROLINA WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BLACK RIVER VILL - R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF MARION - WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONTGOMERY COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWNSHIP OF VERONA W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ELLENVILLE VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YONKERS CITY BUREAU …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOCORRO, CITY OF, WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF WEST WIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16INFRAMARK,LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4California Water Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
California Water Service Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

California Water Service Company in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, California Water Service Company ranks #730 at $1,125 current penalty.

How California Water Service Company Compares

California Water Service Company's 1.50 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 (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-02

Last Inspection

2022-10-25

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $563 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

3

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

$2,475

Current Penalty Amount

$1,125

Penalty Reduction

54.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,350 from the initial assessment of $2,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How California Water Service Company compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Water Service Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $1,125 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California Water Service Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,125 here).

Grosse Pointe Farms Water Treatment PLT $1,125 MI Washburn Water and Sewer District $1,100 ME Flint Water Pollution Control Div $1,100 MI GRSD Sewer Authority $1,150 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Allamuchy Township 2 insp. Allamuchy, NJ Baton Rouge Water Company 2 insp. Baton Rouge, LA TWP of Delran Sewer Utilities 2 insp. Delran, NJ Gemma Power Systems, LLC 2 insp. Byesville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Burbank - Water and Power
Burbank, CA
2 inspections $1,125
Grosse Pointe Farms Water Treatment PLT
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
2 inspections $1,125
Tradewind Controls
Midland, TX
0 inspections $0
Washburn Water and Sewer District
Washburn, ME
4 inspections $1,100
Flint Water Pollution Control Div
Flint, MI
2 inspections $1,100

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What to do with this record

Use California Water Service Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 California Water Service Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Water Service Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 California Water Service Company have? ▼
California Water Service Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,125.
How many OSHA inspections has California Water Service Company had? ▼
California Water Service Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-02 and the most recent on 2022-10-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Water Service Company? ▼
California Water Service Company has been assessed $1,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,475 (a 54.5% reduction).
What industry does California Water Service Company operate in? ▼
California Water Service Company 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 California Water Service Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Water Service Company ranks #85,087 (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 California Water Service Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Water Service Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,125 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, Tradewind Controls in Midland, TX is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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