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Fallbrook Public Utility District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fallbrook Public Utility District ranks #20,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$17,145
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fallbrook Public Utility District in Fallbrook, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,145. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fallbrook Public Utility District 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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, Go Solar, LLC in San Sebastian, PR is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#20,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 Fallbrook Public Utility District runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$17,145 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Fallbrook Public Utility District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLENOIR CITY-UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RIVER ROAD UTILITY-W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTH CENTRAL POWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CROCKETT PUBLIC UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3COLD SPRINGS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HANCOCK VILL WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF DEER CREE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CONSUMERS ENERGY COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SAMPLES MONITORING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CANEADEA TN - WTP - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WHITE HOUSE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1WEAKLEY CO ELECTRIC-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROSE TN FILTRATION P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF PLYMOUTH, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27BON AQUA LYLES UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PITTSFIELD WASTEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SAVANNAH VALLEY UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PM CONSTRUCTION & RE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PURYEAR - WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Fallbrook Public Uti…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Fallbrook Public Utility District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Fallbrook Public Utility District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fallbrook Public Utility District ranks #259 at $17,145 current penalty.

How Fallbrook Public Utility District Compares

Fallbrook Public Utility District's 3.33 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 (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-10-10

Last Inspection

2025-07-02

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,715

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $5,715 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$18,960

Current Penalty Amount

$17,145

Penalty Reduction

9.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,815 from the initial assessment of $18,960. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Fallbrook Public Utility District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fallbrook Public Utility District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 6.1
Total Penalty $17,145 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,715 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,145 here).

Pemberton Township Water $17,100 NJ Swedesboro Wastewater Treatment Plant $16,800 NJ Borough of Audubon DPW $17,500 NJ City of Clifton Sewer Department $17,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lenoir City-Utility 3 insp. Lenoir City, TN River Road Utility-Water 3 insp. Ashland City, TN North Central Power Company, INC. 3 insp. Winter, WI Crockett Public Utility District - Maintenance Shop 3 insp. Alamo, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pemberton Township Water
Browns Mills, NJ
2 inspections $17,100
Go Solar, LLC
San Sebastian, PR
0 inspections $0
Swedesboro Wastewater Treatment Plant
Swedesboro, NJ
2 inspections $16,800
Borough of Audubon DPW
Audubon, NJ
2 inspections $17,500
City of Clifton Sewer Department
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $17,500

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What to do with this record

Use Fallbrook Public Utility District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Fallbrook Public Utility District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fallbrook Public Utility District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fallbrook Public Utility District have? ▼
Fallbrook Public Utility District has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,145.
How many OSHA inspections has Fallbrook Public Utility District had? ▼
Fallbrook Public Utility District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-10 and the most recent on 2025-07-02. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fallbrook Public Utility District? ▼
Fallbrook Public Utility District has been assessed $17,145 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,960 (a 9.6% reduction).
What industry does Fallbrook Public Utility District operate in? ▼
Fallbrook Public Utility District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fallbrook Public Utility District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fallbrook Public Utility District ranks #20,915 (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 Fallbrook Public Utility District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fallbrook Public Utility District's total OSHA penalty of $17,145 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Go Solar, LLC in San Sebastian, PR is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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