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Energy Northwest

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Energy Northwest has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$32,042
Back wages owed

Energy Northwest in Richland, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $32,042 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Energy Northwest 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $32,042 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. For comparison, City of Fresno, Wastewater Division in Fresno, CA is another utilities employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $32,075 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$32,042
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $32K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($32K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Energy Northwest.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMINNKOTA POWER COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6METROPOLITAN LYNCHBU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SENECA FALLS TN SENE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARKSVILLE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMMISSIONERS OF SEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DETROIT WATER & SEWE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CLINTON UTILITIES BO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PACIFICORP ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ROCKAWAY VALLEY REGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23RIVULIS IRRIGATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FREDONIA VILLAGE WAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ARNOLD IRRIGATION DI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF MAHOMET -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEWPORT UTILITIES - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF NORTH EAST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BRUTUS TN PUMP RD WA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VILL OF TRUMANSBURG …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WARTRACE-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAMDEN COUNTY MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Energy Northwest, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0
Energy Northwest has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Energy Northwest in the Utilities enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Energy Northwest at rank #67 of 236 employers ($32,042 owed). Energy Northwest carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #67 of 236 Utilities employers on WHD back wages ($32,042).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $32,042 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Energy Northwest Compares

3 OSHA inspections on record for Energy Northwest in Richland, WA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Energy Northwest to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,509 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-02

Last Inspection

2011-10-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$32,042
Employees Affected
50
WHD Violations
51
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$641
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$32,042

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Energy Northwest owed $32,042 in back wages to 50 employees across 1 case and 51 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Energy Northwest compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Energy Northwest Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 0 6.1
Total Penalty $0 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Energy Northwest, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. 3 insp. Center, ND Metropolitan Lynchburg Moore County - Metropolitan Utility Department 3 insp. Lynchburg, TN Seneca Falls TN Seneca Meadows Pump Station 3 insp. Seneca Falls, NY Clarksville Department of Electricity Lightband 3 insp. Clarksville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Fresno, Wastewater Division
Fresno, CA
7 inspections $32,075
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Los Angeles, CA
6 inspections $31,970
Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department
Metuchen, NJ
4 inspections $31,950
Borough of Hopewell Water & Sewer Department
Hopewell, NJ
2 inspections $32,200
Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility
Rio Grande, NJ
2 inspections $32,400

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What to do with this record

Use Energy Northwest's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Energy Northwest against City of Fresno, Wastewater Division, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Energy Northwest's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
  • Energy Northwest also carries $32,042 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Energy Northwest safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Energy Northwest's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Energy Northwest have? ▼
Energy Northwest has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Energy Northwest had? ▼
Energy Northwest has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-02 and the most recent on 2011-10-06. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Energy Northwest? ▼
Energy Northwest has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $32,042 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Energy Northwest been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Energy Northwest, resulting in $32,042 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Energy Northwest operate in? ▼
Energy Northwest operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221113). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Energy Northwest owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Energy Northwest owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $32,042 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Energy Northwest's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Energy Northwest's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Fresno, Wastewater Division in Fresno, CA is a similar utilities employer with $32,075 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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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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.