Utilities · Rock Island, IL

City of Rock Island - PW

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Rock Island - PW has a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

88% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

City of Rock Island - PW in Rock Island, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Rock Island - PW 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 21 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, Wenonah Sewer / Water Department in Wenonah, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Rock Island - PW.

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City of Rock Island - PW has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

How City of Rock Island - PW Compares

City of Rock Island - PW's 12.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against City of Rock Island - PW to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-12-17

Last Inspection

2020-07-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Rock Island - PW compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Rock Island - PW Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 24 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Rock Island - PW, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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What to do with this record

Use City of Rock Island - PW'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 Rock Island - PW safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Rock Island - PW's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 21 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 Rock Island - PW have?
City of Rock Island - PW has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Rock Island - PW had?
City of Rock Island - PW has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-12-17 and the most recent on 2020-07-24. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Rock Island - PW?
City of Rock Island - PW has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Rock Island - PW have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Rock Island - PW has 21 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 Rock Island - PW operate in?
City of Rock Island - PW 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.
How does City of Rock Island - PW's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Rock Island - PW's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Wenonah Sewer / Water Department in Wenonah, NJ 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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