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Public Administration · East Wenatchee, WA

Douglas County Sewer Dist #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#100,352
of 100,495 penalized employers

Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 in East Wenatchee, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of LA Pine in LA Pine, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
0%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 Douglas County Sewer Dist #1

The federal enforcement record for Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 in East Wenatchee, WA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) 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 $100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $50. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-02-07 to 2011-02-07, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-07

Last Inspection

2011-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$100

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $100 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Douglas County Sewer Dist #1's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 have? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 had? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-07 and the most recent on 2011-02-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Douglas County Sewer Dist #1? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 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 Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 operate in? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926130). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Douglas County Sewer Dist #1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Dist #1's total OSHA penalty of $100 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of LA Pine in LA Pine, OR is a similar public administration employer with $100 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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