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Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles ranks #13,358 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty14% serious
$25,050
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#13,358
of 99,447 penalized employers

Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,050. 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 Water and Power of the City of los Angeles 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,358 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Great Lakes Water Authority in Detroit, MI is another utilities employer with 19 OSHA inspections on record and $25,025 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#13,358
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$25,050 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONCORD STEAM CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VISTRA PREFERRED INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COHOES CITY DPW RAW …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SACKETS HARBOR VILL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARCADE VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BOROUGH OF NETCONG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AEE TECNICA DE YAUCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GLEN HILLS UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF SEASIDE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WINCHESTER UTILITIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EAST FORK UTILITY DI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STAMFORD VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OLD GAINESBORO ROAD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US POWER GENERATING/…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HACKETTSTOWN MUNICIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HUMBOLDT UTILITIES -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JEFFERSON COCKE CO U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Department of Water …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles is the #193 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($25,050).

How Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles Compares

Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles's 2.33 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 above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-02-09

Last Inspection

2023-07-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $8,350 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$27,600

Current Penalty Amount

$25,050

Penalty Reduction

9.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,550 from the initial assessment of $27,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $25,050 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,350 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,050 here).

Great Lakes Water Authority $25,025 MI Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* $25,000 NJ Pacificorp $24,947 WY Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division $25,200 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Concord Steam Corporation 3 insp. Concord, NH Vistra Preferred INC. 3 insp. Glen Rose, TX Cohoes City DPW Raw Water Pump House 3 insp. Cohoes, NY Southwestern Public Service Company 3 insp. Amarillo, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Great Lakes Water Authority
Detroit, MI
19 inspections $25,025
Borough of Essex Fells Water Department*
Essex Fells, NJ
2 inspections $25,000
Pacificorp
Glenrock, WY
2 inspections $24,947
Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division
Pemberton, NJ
2 inspections $25,200
Yarmouth Oil
Yarmouth, IA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles'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 Water and Power of the City of los Angeles safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles have? ▼
Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles had? ▼
Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-09 and the most recent on 2023-07-19. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles? ▼
Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles has been assessed $25,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,600 (a 9.2% reduction).
Does Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles 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 Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles operate in? ▼
Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles 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 Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles ranks #13,358 (the top quarter 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 Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles's total OSHA penalty of $25,050 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Great Lakes Water Authority in Detroit, MI is a similar utilities employer with $25,025 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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