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Contra Costa Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Contra Costa Water District ranks #62,846 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,790
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,846
of 99,447 penalized employers

Contra Costa Water District in Oakley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,790. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Contra Costa Water District 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,846 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, Millville Sewer Utility in Millville, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,750 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#62,846
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Contra Costa Water District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Contra Costa Water District runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$3,790 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Contra Costa Water District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANCHORAGE MUNICIPALI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37BOROUGH OF CLEMENTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEOPLES COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DTE ENERGY - CONNERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF DERBY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INTERIOR GAS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELK RIVER PUBLIC UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WAVERLY - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENDICOTT VIL WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROWNSVILLE UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAKE PLACID VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SENECA FALLS TN BRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF ASTORIA - PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DRYDEN VILL WATER PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GLASSBORO WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GREENGO SOLAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HERKIMER VILL WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Contra Costa Water D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Contra Costa Water District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Contra Costa Water District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Contra Costa Water District sits at penalty rank #590 of 866 penalized establishments ($3,790 assessed).

How Contra Costa Water District Compares

Contra Costa Water District's 7.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-09

Last Inspection

2019-11-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,895

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $1,895 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

14

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

$6,315

Current Penalty Amount

$3,790

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,525 from the initial assessment of $6,315. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Contra Costa Water District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Contra Costa Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 6.1
Total Penalty $3,790 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,895 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Contra Costa Water District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,790 here).

Aee $3,775 PR Millville Sewer Utility $3,750 NJ PPL Montana, LLC $3,750 MT Pemberton Water Department $3,750 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Borough of Clementon Water Department 2 insp. Clementon, NJ Lower Alloways Creek Canton Village Sewage Treatment Plant 2 insp. Salem, NJ Peoples Cooperative Services 2 insp. Rochester, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aee
Arecibo, PR
10 inspections $3,775
Strong Waterproofing
Nashville, TN
0 inspections $0
Millville Sewer Utility
Millville, NJ
2 inspections $3,750
PPL Montana, LLC
Colstrip, MT
2 inspections $3,750
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $3,750

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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 Contra Costa Water District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Contra Costa Water District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 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 Contra Costa Water District have? ▼
Contra Costa Water District has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,790.
How many OSHA inspections has Contra Costa Water District had? ▼
Contra Costa Water District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-09 and the most recent on 2019-11-19. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Contra Costa Water District? ▼
Contra Costa Water District has been assessed $3,790 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,315 (a 40.0% reduction).
What industry does Contra Costa Water District operate in? ▼
Contra Costa Water District 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 Contra Costa Water District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Contra Costa Water District ranks #62,846 (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 Contra Costa Water District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Contra Costa Water District's total OSHA penalty of $3,790 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, Millville Sewer Utility in Millville, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $3,750 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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