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East Bay Municipal Utility District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East Bay Municipal Utility District has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 13 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$17,820
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#20,164
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 far 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
80%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (3.3x 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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 East Bay Municipal Utility District

The federal enforcement record for East Bay Municipal Utility District in Oakland, CA includes 13 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 0.92 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (25.0%) 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 $28,955 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $17,820 - a 38.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,371. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-11-19 to 2025-10-23, a window of roughly 15 years.

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric East Bay Municipal Utility District Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $17,820 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,371 $2,100
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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 per employer (3.3x 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.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 13 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.