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East Bay Municipal Utility District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East Bay Municipal Utility District ranks #20,105 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$17,820
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#20,105
of 99,447 penalized employers

East Bay Municipal Utility District in Oakland, CA has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,820. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected East Bay Municipal Utility District 13 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,105 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 well above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Franklin Township Sewerage Authority in Somerset, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#20,105
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 77/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (0.9 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 East Bay Municipal Utility District runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$17,820 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 East Bay Municipal Utility District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.711.31314.716.35.226.14767.988.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF MONTVILLE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 78BASIN ELECTRIC POWER…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 52ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 40CITY OF CHICAGO - DE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 35ARMY CORPS OF ENGINE…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 47TRENTON WATER WORKS, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 32TOWN OF DOVER FOXCROFT, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 85HANWHA Q CELLS USA, …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9LANSING BOARD OF WAT…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 16WESTERN VIRGINIA WAT…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 19JERSEY CITY MUA, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 64TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 23FALLSBURG TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 43CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 38AEE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11AAA, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30CINNAMINSON SEWERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 32PRAIRIE STATE GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24CITY OF CHICAGO - DE…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 30AEE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 56East Bay Municipal U…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 12
East Bay Municipal Utility District has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

East Bay Municipal Utility District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: East Bay Municipal Utility District is the #250 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($17,820).

How East Bay Municipal Utility District Compares

East Bay Municipal Utility District's 0.92 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2010-11-19

Last Inspection

2025-10-23

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,371

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 13 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $1,371 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$28,955

Current Penalty Amount

$17,820

Penalty Reduction

38.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,135 from the initial assessment of $28,955. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How East Bay Municipal Utility District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric East Bay Municipal Utility District Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $17,820 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,371 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for East Bay Municipal Utility District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,820 here).

Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP $17,908 AK Borough of Buena Municipal Utilities Authority $17,700 NJ Franklin Township Sewerage Authority $18,000 NJ Burlington Township Water Department $18,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Town of Montville 12 insp. Uncasville, CT Basin Electric Power Cooperative 14 insp. Wheatland, WY Army Corps of Engineers 14 insp. The Dalles, OR City of Chicago - Department of Water Management 14 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $17,908
Borough of Buena Municipal Utilities Authority
Landisville, NJ
4 inspections $17,700
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Livermore, CA
4 inspections $17,685
Franklin Township Sewerage Authority
Somerset, NJ
2 inspections $18,000
Burlington Township Water Department
Burlington, NJ
4 inspections $18,000

Compare East Bay Municipal Utility District vs Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use East Bay Municipal Utility District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare East Bay Municipal Utility District against Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 East Bay Municipal Utility District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, East Bay Municipal Utility District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 13 inspections, including 3 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 East Bay Municipal Utility District have? ▼
East Bay Municipal Utility District has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,820.
How many OSHA inspections has East Bay Municipal Utility District had? ▼
East Bay Municipal Utility District has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-19 and the most recent on 2025-10-23. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for East Bay Municipal Utility District? ▼
East Bay Municipal Utility District has been assessed $17,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,955 (a 38.5% reduction).
Does East Bay Municipal Utility District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. East Bay Municipal Utility District has 3 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 East Bay Municipal Utility District operate in? ▼
East Bay Municipal Utility District 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 East Bay Municipal Utility District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, East Bay Municipal Utility District ranks #20,105 (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 East Bay Municipal Utility District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
East Bay Municipal Utility District's total OSHA penalty of $17,820 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Franklin Township Sewerage Authority in Somerset, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $18,000 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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