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Cove Orchard Water Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cove Orchard Water Association ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$250
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cove Orchard Water Association in Yamhill, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cove Orchard Water Association 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist. in Birch Bay, WA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $250 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cove Orchard Water Association compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cove Orchard Water Association runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$250 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Cove Orchard Water Association.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDES MOINES WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GARFIELD DPW WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OGDENSBURG CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CONKLIN TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF LOVINGTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROANOKE GAS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PHILADELPHIA VILL WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COOPERSTOWN VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22OWASCO TN WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INLAND POWER & LIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CAPE MAY - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MUNICIPAL LIGHT & PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH GRANVILLE WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NASHVILLE ELECTRIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCER - UTILITY DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MISSISSIPPI POWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CUMBERLAND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Cove Orchard Water A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Cove Orchard Water Association has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Cove Orchard Water Association in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Cove Orchard Water Association sits at penalty rank #831 of 866 penalized establishments ($250 assessed).

How Cove Orchard Water Association Compares

Cove Orchard Water Association's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-27

Last Inspection

2012-02-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $125 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$1,065

Current Penalty Amount

$250

Penalty Reduction

76.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $815 from the initial assessment of $1,065. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Cove Orchard Water Association compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cove Orchard Water Association Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $250 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $125 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cove Orchard Water Association, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($250 here).

Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist. $250 WA City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station $245 CT Gardiner Water District $275 ME Fort Fairfield Utilities District $275 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Des Moines Water Works 2 insp. Des Moines, IA Garfield DPW Water Pump Stations 2 insp. Garfield, NJ Southern California Gas Company 2 insp. Porter Ranch, CA Southern California Edison Company 2 insp. Palm Springs, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Birch Bay, WA
2 inspections $250
City of Torrington Wpca Pump Station
Torrington, CT
2 inspections $245
Santiam Water Control District
Aumsville, OR
4 inspections $265
Gardiner Water District
Gardiner, ME
3 inspections $275
Fort Fairfield Utilities District
Fort Fairfield, ME
2 inspections $275

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What to do with this record

Use Cove Orchard Water Association's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Cove Orchard Water Association safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cove Orchard Water Association's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cove Orchard Water Association have? ▼
Cove Orchard Water Association has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $250.
How many OSHA inspections has Cove Orchard Water Association had? ▼
Cove Orchard Water Association has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-27 and the most recent on 2012-02-27. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cove Orchard Water Association? ▼
Cove Orchard Water Association has been assessed $250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,065 (a 76.5% reduction).
Does Cove Orchard Water Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cove Orchard Water Association has 1 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 Cove Orchard Water Association operate in? ▼
Cove Orchard Water Association 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 Cove Orchard Water Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cove Orchard Water Association ranks #96,732 (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 Cove Orchard Water Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cove Orchard Water Association's total OSHA penalty of $250 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, Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist. in Birch Bay, WA is a similar utilities employer with $250 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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