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Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 ranks #59,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$4,329
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 in Zephyr Cove, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,329. 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 Improvement No. 1 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, East Lansing Wastewater Treatment PLT in East Lansing, MI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,400 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#59,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$4,329 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedXPRESS NATURAL GAS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENERGY HARBOR GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LYNDHURST WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF ATLANTIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREENWICH TOWNSHIP W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MCSD WASTEWATER MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CRYSTAL & DUCK LAKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARBOR COGENERATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PETERSBURG - WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STRATMOOR HILLS WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RUSHVILLE VILLAGE WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAKE PLACID VILL DPW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SENECA CO. WATER RES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIRST UTILITY HAWKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTH STEWART UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SACKETS HARBOR VILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WOODSTOWN SEWERAGE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BOROUGH OF CHESILHUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10XCEL ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Douglas County Sewer…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 has 2 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.

Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 sits at penalty rank #561 of 866 penalized establishments ($4,329 assessed).

How Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 Compares

Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1's 3.50 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-09-04

Last Inspection

2024-09-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,165

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,165 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$8,655

Current Penalty Amount

$4,329

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,326 from the initial assessment of $8,655. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $4,329 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,165 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,329 here).

Borough of Oaklyn Sewer Department $4,300 NJ East Lansing Wastewater Treatment PLT $4,400 MI Cumberland County Utilities Authority $4,400 NJ Aee Central Palo Seco $4,250 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Xpress Natural Gas, LLC 2 insp. Montrose, PA Energy Harbor Generation LLC 2 insp. Stratton, OH Lyndhurst Water Department 2 insp. Lyndhurst, NJ Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department 2 insp. Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Oaklyn Sewer Department
Oaklyn, NJ
2 inspections $4,300
East Lansing Wastewater Treatment PLT
East Lansing, MI
2 inspections $4,400
Cumberland County Utilities Authority
Bridgeton, NJ
2 inspections $4,400
Aee Central Palo Seco
Toa Baja, PR
6 inspections $4,250
Aaa
Aguadilla, PR
2 inspections $4,250

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What to do with this record

Use Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 against Borough of Oaklyn Sewer Department, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
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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 Improvement No. 1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 have? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,329.
How many OSHA inspections has Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 had? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-09-04 and the most recent on 2024-09-04. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 has been assessed $4,329 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,655 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 has 4 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 Improvement No. 1 operate in? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 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 Improvement No. 1 ranks #59,380 (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 Improvement No. 1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1's total OSHA penalty of $4,329 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, East Lansing Wastewater Treatment PLT in East Lansing, MI is a similar utilities employer with $4,400 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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