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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 has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,305
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,005
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
16%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works

The federal enforcement record for County of San Luis Obispo, Public Works in San Luis Obispo, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,680 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,305 - a 22.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $653. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-09-16 to 2025-10-21, a window of roughly 5 years.

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

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $653 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

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 3,034 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 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $653 $2,100
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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 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.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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