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Hibbing Public Utilities Commission

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hibbing Public Utilities Commission ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hibbing Public Utilities Commission in Hibbing, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hibbing Public Utilities Commission 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Olameter, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Hibbing Public Utilities Commission runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Hibbing Public Utilities Commission.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3URBANA & CHAMPAIGN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PUBLIC UTILITY DIST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ITC HOLDINGS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAMPTON UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF GLASGOW WAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOBELVILLE - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARTHAGE VILL RESERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THERESA VILL WATER S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SHELBYVILLE-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PARSONS-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VILLAGE OF FISHER-WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF FALMOUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOLIVAR - GAS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH WEST UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VILLAGE OF CAPRON - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRISTOL TENNESSEE ES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIRST LIGHT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Hibbing Public Utili…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Hibbing Public Utilities Commission in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Hibbing Public Utilities Commission is the #640 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($2,700).

How Hibbing Public Utilities Commission Compares

Hibbing Public Utilities Commission's 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-11

Last Inspection

2013-09-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,350 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$5,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,700 from the initial assessment of $5,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Hibbing Public Utilities Commission compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hibbing Public Utilities Commission Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 6.1
Total Penalty $2,700 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,350 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hibbing Public Utilities Commission, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

Concord Steam Corporation $2,700 NH Reinhold Electric $2,695 MO Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant $2,690 SC Aee Conservacion Programada $2,750 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Deptford Township Municipal Utilities Authority (Water) 2 insp. Wenonah, NJ Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District 2 insp. Urbana, IL Public Utility Dist No 1 2 insp. Longview, WA Itc Holdings CORP 2 insp. Novi, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Concord Steam Corporation
Concord, NH
3 inspections $2,700
Reinhold Electric
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $2,695
Gills Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant
Columbia, SC
2 inspections $2,690
Allen Irrigation and Landscape
Allen, TX
0 inspections $0
Olameter, Inc.
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hibbing Public Utilities Commission'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 Hibbing Public Utilities Commission safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hibbing Public Utilities Commission's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Hibbing Public Utilities Commission have? ▼
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Hibbing Public Utilities Commission had? ▼
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-11 and the most recent on 2013-09-12. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hibbing Public Utilities Commission? ▼
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Hibbing Public Utilities Commission have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hibbing Public Utilities Commission has 7 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 Hibbing Public Utilities Commission operate in? ▼
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hibbing Public Utilities Commission rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hibbing Public Utilities Commission ranks #70,806 (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 Hibbing Public Utilities Commission's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Olameter, Inc. in Buffalo, NY 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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