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County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works ranks #83,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,305
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works in San Luis Obispo, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,305. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,117 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, Blueline Irrigation in Madison Heights, MI is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#83,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$1,305 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOAK GROVE MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLETE INC DBA MINNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BURLINGTON TWP WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MUNICIPAL LIGHT AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMMONTON MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MARION NATURAL GAS -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ESTILL SPRINGS - WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COWAN - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF MOUNT OLIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ELLISBURG TN WTP- CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PHILADELPHIA VILL WW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOWANDA VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HURON SHORES REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALTAMONT VILL DPW WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOROUGH OF BELLMAWR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PARIS PUBLIC UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CROSS ANCHOR UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HENRY COUNTY PSA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRAWFORD TN WATER & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7County of San Luis O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works sits at penalty rank #719 of 866 penalized establishments ($1,305 assessed).

How County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works Compares

County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works's 1.50 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 runs well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-09-16

Last Inspection

2025-10-21

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$653

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $653 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

3

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

$1,680

Current Penalty Amount

$1,305

Penalty Reduction

22.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $375 from the initial assessment of $1,680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $1,305 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $653 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,305 here).

Aee Central Aguirre $1,348 PR Port of Morrow $1,260 OR Village of Equality - Public Works Dept $1,380 IL Itc Holdings CORP $1,400 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Oak Grove Management Company LLC 2 insp. Franklin, TX Allete INC DBA Minnesota Power 2 insp. Schroeder, MN Burlington TWP Wastewater Treatment Facility 2 insp. Burlington, NJ Municipal Light and Power 2 insp. Palmer, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Heritage Solar Inc.
Newport Beach, CA
0 inspections $0
Conservation Consultants Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0
Aee Central Aguirre
Aguirre, PR
2 inspections $1,348
Port of Morrow
Boardman, OR
5 inspections $1,260
Blueline Irrigation
Madison Heights, MI
0 inspections $0

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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 County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works have? ▼
County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,305.
How many OSHA inspections has County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works had? ▼
County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-09-16 and the most recent on 2025-10-21. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works? ▼
County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works has been assessed $1,305 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,680 (a 22.3% reduction).
What industry does County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works operate in? ▼
County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works ranks #83,117 (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 County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $1,305 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, Blueline Irrigation in Madison Heights, MI 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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