Public Administration · Santa Rosa, NM

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department has a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$75,879
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #2,697
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department in Santa Rosa, NM has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $75,879. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Onondaga County in Syracuse, NY is another public administration employer with 19 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 88.2%
of violations were serious: 97%
of penalized employers rank lower

City of Santa Rosa/Wat…

$75,879
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department runs far above peers (29.4x 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

$75,879 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department

The federal enforcement record for City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department in Santa Rosa, NM includes 4 OSHA inspections and 17 violations, translating to 4.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 15 (88.2%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $75,879 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $75,879 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $18,970. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (29.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-06-13 to 2022-07-19, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-06-13

Last Inspection

2022-07-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,970

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $18,970 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

88.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

11.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$75,879

Current Penalty Amount

$75,879

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.1
Violations	17	6.4
Total Penalty	$75,879	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$18,970	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 4 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department have? ▼

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $75,879.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department had? ▼

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-13 and the most recent on 2022-07-19. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department? ▼

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department has been assessed $75,879 in current OSHA penalties.

Does City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department has 15 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 Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department operate in? ▼

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department's total OSHA penalty of $75,879 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (29.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Onondaga County in Syracuse, NY is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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