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City of Minneapolis - Water Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Minneapolis - Water Dept ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$900
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Minneapolis - Water Dept in Minneapolis, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $900. 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 Minneapolis - Water Dept 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT in Bodega Bay, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 City of Minneapolis - Water Dept runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$900 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 City of Minneapolis - Water Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedXPRESS NATURAL GAS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENERGY HARBOR GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LYNDHURST WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF ATLANTIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREENWICH TOWNSHIP W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MCSD WASTEWATER MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CRYSTAL & DUCK LAKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARBOR COGENERATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PETERSBURG - WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STRATMOOR HILLS WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RUSHVILLE VILLAGE WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAKE PLACID VILL DPW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SENECA CO. WATER RES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIRST UTILITY HAWKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTH STEWART UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SACKETS HARBOR VILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF NORTH LAS VE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WOODSTOWN SEWERAGE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BOROUGH OF CHESILHUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10City of Minneapolis …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
City of Minneapolis - Water Dept has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Minneapolis - Water Dept in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Minneapolis - Water Dept ranks #748 at $900 current penalty.

How City of Minneapolis - Water Dept Compares

City of Minneapolis - Water Dept's 0.50 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-08

Last Inspection

2011-09-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $450 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $1,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Minneapolis - Water Dept compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Minneapolis - Water Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $900 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Minneapolis - Water Dept, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($900 here).

Township of Galloway Utilities Department $900 NJ Reserve, Village of $900 NM Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT $900 CA Long Beach Water Department $900 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Xpress Natural Gas, LLC 2 insp. Montrose, PA Energy Harbor Generation LLC 2 insp. Stratton, OH Lyndhurst Water Department 2 insp. Lyndhurst, NJ Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department 2 insp. Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Galloway Utilities Department
Galloway, NJ
2 inspections $900
Reserve, Village of
Reserve, NM
2 inspections $900
Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT
Bodega Bay, CA
2 inspections $900
Long Beach Water Department
Long Beach, CA
2 inspections $900
Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom
Everett, WA
2 inspections $900

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What to do with this record

Use City of Minneapolis - Water Dept'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 City of Minneapolis - Water Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Minneapolis - Water Dept's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 City of Minneapolis - Water Dept have? ▼
City of Minneapolis - Water Dept has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $900.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Minneapolis - Water Dept had? ▼
City of Minneapolis - Water Dept has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-08 and the most recent on 2011-09-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Minneapolis - Water Dept? ▼
City of Minneapolis - Water Dept has been assessed $900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does City of Minneapolis - Water Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Minneapolis - Water Dept has 1 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 City of Minneapolis - Water Dept operate in? ▼
City of Minneapolis - Water Dept 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 City of Minneapolis - Water Dept rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Minneapolis - Water Dept ranks #87,866 (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 Minneapolis - Water Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Minneapolis - Water Dept's total OSHA penalty of $900 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, Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT in Bodega Bay, CA is a similar utilities employer with $900 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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