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City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power ranks #80,795 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,530
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power in Van Nuys, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,530. 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 los Angeles Department of Water & Power 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,795 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, Public Utility Dist No 1 in Longview, WA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$1,530 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF SPRING LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AEE TECNICA DE CAYEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF MERIDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MOUNT HOLLY M.U.A., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MEDFORD IRRIGATION D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NASHVILLE ELECTRIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF EL PASO - WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALFRED VILL BOOSTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BIG CREEK UTILITY DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KCH CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DELANSON VIL. WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF MARGATE WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VILLAGE OF SADORUS-W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SACKETS HARBOR VILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEA ISLE CITY SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PASSAIC VALLEY WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWNSHIP OF PEMBERTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SKY CLIMBER WIND SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14City of los Angeles …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power is the #702 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($1,530).

How City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power Compares

City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-29

Last Inspection

2015-02-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$765

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $765 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

4

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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,530

Penalty Reduction

36.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $870 from the initial assessment of $2,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $1,530 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $765 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,530 here).

Town of Thompson $1,550 CT Aee Tecnica DE Yauco $1,500 PR Public Utility Dist No 1 $1,500 WA Portland General Electric Company $1,500 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Spring Lake Heights Water Utility 2 insp. Spring Lake, NJ Aee Tecnica DE Cayey 2 insp. Cayey, PR City of Meriden 2 insp. Berlin, CT Mount Holly M.U.a. 2 insp. Mount Holly, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Thompson
Thompson, CT
4 inspections $1,550
Olmito Water Supply Corporation
Olmito, TX
0 inspections $0
Aee Tecnica DE Yauco
Yauco, PR
3 inspections $1,500
Public Utility Dist No 1
Longview, WA
2 inspections $1,500
Portland General Electric Company
Portland, OR
7 inspections $1,500

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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 City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power have? ▼
City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,530.
How many OSHA inspections has City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power had? ▼
City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-29 and the most recent on 2015-02-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power? ▼
City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power has been assessed $1,530 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,400 (a 36.3% reduction).
What industry does City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power operate in? ▼
City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221119). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power ranks #80,795 (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 City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of los Angeles Department of Water & Power's total OSHA penalty of $1,530 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, Public Utility Dist No 1 in Longview, WA is a similar utilities employer with $1,500 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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