Utilities · Los Angeles, CA

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 has a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty14% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$25,050
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #13,354
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (1.2x 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: 87%
of penalized employers rank lower

Department of Water an…

$25,050
Utilities avg

$5,434

What this shows Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles

The federal enforcement record for Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 2.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (14.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $27,600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $25,050 - a 9.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,350. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-02-09 to 2023-07-19, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

Serious

14.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

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 3,034 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	$5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,350	$2,100

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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.

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 $5,434 per employer (4.6x 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.

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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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