Utilities · Richland, WA

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.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$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 (1.2x 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

What the Data Says About Energy Northwest

The federal enforcement record for Energy Northwest in Richland, WA shows 3 OSHA inspections with 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 $5,434 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $32,042 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-06-02 to 2011-10-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-06-02

Last Inspection

2011-10-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$32,042

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$641

Avg Back Wages per Case

$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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Energy Northwest	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	0	6.1
Total Penalty	$0	$5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,100

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M 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 $5,434 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.

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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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