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City of Yuba City

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Yuba City ranks #53,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,360
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Yuba City in Yuba City, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,360. 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 Yuba City 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,367 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, Grant County Pud #2 in Moses Lake, WA is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,500 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#53,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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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How City of Yuba City compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Yuba City sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$5,360 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Yuba City.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRSD SEWER AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEVIER COUNTY UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JEFFERSON CITY - WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE GAS COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GLEN HILLS UTILITY -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRINGPORT TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BETHLEHEM TN WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WOODBURY WATER TREAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SHARON-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUSSEX COUNTY HOMEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SALEM SEWAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CITY OF GLOUCESTER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOROUGH OF FLEMINGTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BOROUGH OF RUMSON SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NALCO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF MONTPELIER W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENERA PR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DINWIDDIE COUNTY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSITY OF TENNES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2City of Yuba City, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
City of Yuba City has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 Yuba City in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Yuba City ranks #519 at $5,360 current penalty.

How City of Yuba City Compares

City of Yuba City's 6.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-09-08

Last Inspection

2023-05-03

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $2,680 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

13

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

$9,110

Current Penalty Amount

$5,360

Penalty Reduction

41.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,750 from the initial assessment of $9,110. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of Yuba City compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Yuba City Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 6.1
Total Penalty $5,360 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,680 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Yuba City, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,360 here).

Aurora Energy, LLC $5,315 AK Aaa $5,250 PR Grant County Pud #2 $5,500 WA Lee County Electric Cooperative, INC. $5,200 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

GRSD Sewer Authority 2 insp. New Buffalo, MI Sevier County Utility District - Upper Garage 2 insp. Sevierville, TN Jefferson City - Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Jefferson City, TN The Gas Company LLC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aurora Energy, LLC
Fairbanks, AK
4 inspections $5,315
Central Coast Water Authority
Shandon, CA
3 inspections $5,435
AMS Utiliserv, Inc
Beaumont, TX
0 inspections $0
Aaa
Mayaguez, PR
6 inspections $5,250
Grant County Pud #2
Moses Lake, WA
4 inspections $5,500

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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 Yuba City safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Yuba City's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 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 Yuba City have? ▼
City of Yuba City has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,360.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Yuba City had? ▼
City of Yuba City has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-08 and the most recent on 2023-05-03. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Yuba City? ▼
City of Yuba City has been assessed $5,360 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,110 (a 41.2% reduction).
What industry does City of Yuba City operate in? ▼
City of Yuba City 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.
Where does City of Yuba City rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Yuba City ranks #53,367 (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 Yuba City's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Yuba City's total OSHA penalty of $5,360 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, Grant County Pud #2 in Moses Lake, WA is a similar utilities employer with $5,500 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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