Utilities · Benicia, CA
City of Benicia
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Benicia ranks #39,078 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.
- $8,720
- OSHA penalties
- 21
- Violations cited
- 3
- OSHA inspections
- #39,078
- of 99,447 penalized employers
City of Benicia in Benicia, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,720. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected City of Benicia 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,078 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Naes Power Contractors in New Florence, PA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,700 in current penalties.
- 7.0
- violations per inspection
- 4.8%
- of violations were serious
- #39,078
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How City of Benicia compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average
- City of Benicia
City of Benicia
$8,720 in penalties
- Utilities avg
Utilities industry average (per employer)
$5,509 in penalties
What this shows City of Benicia runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$8,720 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 City of Benicia.
City of Benicia in the Utilities enforcement ledger
In Utilities, City of Benicia sits at penalty rank #418 of 866 penalized establishments ($8,720 assessed).
How City of Benicia Compares
City of Benicia's 7.00 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
3
First Inspection
2011-04-25
Last Inspection
2017-02-13
Inspection Span
6 yrs
Violations / Inspection
7.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$2,907
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,104
What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $2,907 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
1
Serious
4.8% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
20
Other-Than-Serious
95.2% 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
$23,600
Current Penalty Amount
$8,720
Penalty Reduction
63.1%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,880 from the initial assessment of $23,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Utilities
How City of Benicia compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | City of Benicia | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 2.6 |
| Violations | 21 | 6.1 |
| Total Penalty | $8,720 | $5,509 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $2,907 | $2,104 |
Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Benicia, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,720 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities
Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.
Compare City of Benicia vs Naes Power Contractors side-by-side →
What to do with this record
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- A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Benicia against Naes Power Contractors, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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.
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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.
Employer Matching
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