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Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam has a concerning safety record: 70 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

80% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
70
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam in Boulder City, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 70 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 70 violations, averaging 23.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Of these, 56 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ogdensburg City Water Filtration Plant in Ogdensburg, NY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

23.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 70 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (23.3 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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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam.

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Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 70 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.

How Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam Compares

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam's 23.33 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-07-16

Last Inspection

2022-07-19

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

23.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 23.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

56

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

8

Repeat

11.4% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

8.6% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 70 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Rockaway Township 3 insp. Rockaway, NJ Aee 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR Clarksburg Utility - Water Plant 3 insp. Clarksburg, TN City of Frederick 3 insp. Frederick, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Luma Energy LLC
Aguadilla, PR
2 inspections $0
E-OH U.S., LLC
Bedford, KY
2 inspections $0
Whitney Point Vill WWTP
Whitney Point, NY
2 inspections $0
Dept. of Defense - Usace
Umatilla, OR
2 inspections $0
Ogdensburg City Water Filtration Plant
Ogdensburg, NY
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam'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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 70 violations across 3 inspections, including 56 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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam have? ▼
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam has 70 OSHA violations on record, including 56 serious, 0 willful, and 8 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam had? ▼
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-16 and the most recent on 2022-07-19. This averages 23.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam? ▼
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam has 56 serious violations, and 8 repeat 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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam operate in? ▼
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221111). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
How does Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ogdensburg City Water Filtration Plant in Ogdensburg, NY 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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