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City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department ranks #2,737 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$75,879
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#2,737
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,737 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#2,737
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.3 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department runs far above peers (29.1x 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

$75,879 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($75,879) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $75,879 $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVI DEPARTMENT OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF DENMARK, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19CITY OF CARLTON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CHAPEL HILL - POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1V.I. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SILVER SPRINGS VILL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MARGATE DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35BOROUGH OF WENONAH, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MAGEE FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5NYCACS HORIZON JUVEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0HAUPPAUGE FD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15PRESIDENTIAL LAKES F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LAMBERTVILLE FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5FORT LEE FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5NYSDOCCS SHAWANGUNK …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SINGAC FIRE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GREEN-FIELDS FIRE CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17LAMBERTVILLE FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6City of Santa Rosa/W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17
City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department is the #49 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($75,879).

How City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department Compares

City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department's 4.25 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (29.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

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

$827

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 $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 17 6.4
Total Penalty $75,879 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,970 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($75,879 here).

Orange Fire Department - Station #2 $76,300 NJ County of Maui - Dept. of Fire and Public Safety $75,331 HI Northern State Prison $77,000 NJ City of Cedar Rapids $74,670 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

VI Department of Health 4 insp. ST Thomas, VI Town of Denmark 4 insp. Denmark, ME City of Carlton 4 insp. Carlton, OR Social Security Administration - San Patricio Field Office 4 insp. Guaynabo, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Onondaga County
Syracuse, NY
19 inspections $0
Orange Fire Department - Station #2
Orange, NJ
2 inspections $76,300
Liberty County Sheriff's Office
Liberty, TX
0 inspections $0
County of Maui - Dept. of Fire and Public Safety
Kihei, HI
2 inspections $75,331
Northern State Prison
Newark, NJ
14 inspections $77,000

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department ranks #2,737 (the top 5% 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 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 $2,606 per employer (29.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Onondaga County in Syracuse, NY is a similar public administration 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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