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Douglas County Sewer Dist #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,306
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,306 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 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
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Douglas County Sewer Dist #1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIDGEWOOD DPW WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OCEANPORT HOOK & LAD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CORDOVA CITY OF - WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALLOWAY TOWNSHIP FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STATE OF NEVADA DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA HEALTH CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALAMO FIRE LINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KELSEYVILLE FIRE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WARTRACE - POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRINCE GEORGE'S COUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MOUNT VERNON CITY FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KINDERHOOK TN OFFICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EDNA MAHAN CORRECTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILL COUNTY - LARAWA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AGENCIA ESTATAL MANE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF INTERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYS LEGISLATIVE BILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Douglas County Sewer…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 is the #1,842 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($100).

How Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 Compares

Douglas County Sewer Dist #1's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

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

$827

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 $827.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $100 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Douglas County Sewer Dist #1, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100 here).

Alsea Fire Dept $100 OR Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District $100 OR Freewood Acres Fire Company, Building $100 NJ Williams Rural Fire Protection District $100 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ridgewood DPW Water Division 2 insp. Ridgewood, NJ California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Institution for Women 2 insp. Corona, CA Oceanport Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Company 2 insp. Oceanport, NJ Cordova City of - Water and Sewer 2 insp. Cordova, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alsea Fire Dept
Alsea, OR
2 inspections $100
Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District
Waldport, OR
2 inspections $100
Freewood Acres Fire Company, Building
Howell, NJ
2 inspections $100
Williams Rural Fire Protection District
Williams, OR
2 inspections $100
City of LA Pine
LA Pine, OR
2 inspections $100

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What to do with this record

Use Douglas County Sewer Dist #1'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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 ranks #99,306 (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 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 $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 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.
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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