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Eugene Water & Electric Board

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eugene Water & Electric Board ranks #94,529 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$390
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#94,529
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eugene Water & Electric Board in Eugene, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $390. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eugene Water & Electric Board 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,529 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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. For comparison, City of San Diego Water Department in San Diego, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $385 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#94,529
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eugene Water & Electric Board compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eugene Water & Electric Board runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$390 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Eugene Water & Electric Board.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARIS HENRY COUNTY P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AEE TECNICA DE GUAYN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0JAMESTOWN BPU ALLEN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SNEEDVILLE UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MARYLAND ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BELL BUCKLE-WASTE WA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CHAPEL HILL-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MCWA SHOREMONT WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MAHWAH WATER DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BUFFALO SEWER AUTHOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BINGHAMTON-JOHNSON C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CATO VILL WATER TOWER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PACIFIC GAS & ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LENOIR CITY-UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RIVER ROAD UTILITY-W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTH CENTRAL POWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH FEATHER WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Eugene Water & Elect…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Eugene Water & Electric Board has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Eugene Water & Electric Board in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Eugene Water & Electric Board sits at penalty rank #809 of 866 penalized establishments ($390 assessed).

How Eugene Water & Electric Board Compares

Eugene Water & Electric Board's 1.00 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 below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-02

Last Inspection

2014-02-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$130

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $130 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$390

Current Penalty Amount

$390

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Eugene Water & Electric Board compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eugene Water & Electric Board Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $390 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $130 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eugene Water & Electric Board, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($390 here).

City of San Diego Water Department $385 CA Town of Franklin $385 ME P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County $400 WA Public Utility Dist No 1 $400 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Paris Henry County Public Utility District - Maintenance 3 insp. Paris, TN Aee Tecnica DE Guaynabo 3 insp. San Juan, PR Jamestown Bpu Allen ST Substa 3 insp. Jamestown, NY Public Service Company of Oklahoma 3 insp. Tulsa, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of San Diego Water Department
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $385
Town of Franklin
Franklin, ME
2 inspections $385
P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County
Cathlamet, WA
2 inspections $400
Public Utility Dist No 1
Wenatchee, WA
3 inspections $400
Escanaba City Waste Water
Escanaba, MI
2 inspections $400

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What to do with this record

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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 Eugene Water & Electric Board safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eugene Water & Electric Board's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Eugene Water & Electric Board have? ▼
Eugene Water & Electric Board has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $390.
How many OSHA inspections has Eugene Water & Electric Board had? ▼
Eugene Water & Electric Board has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-02 and the most recent on 2014-02-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eugene Water & Electric Board? ▼
Eugene Water & Electric Board has been assessed $390 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Eugene Water & Electric Board have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eugene Water & Electric Board has 2 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 Eugene Water & Electric Board operate in? ▼
Eugene Water & Electric Board operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221119). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eugene Water & Electric Board rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eugene Water & Electric Board ranks #94,529 (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 Eugene Water & Electric Board's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eugene Water & Electric Board's total OSHA penalty of $390 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 San Diego Water Department in San Diego, CA is a similar utilities employer with $385 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.