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Irvine Ranch Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Irvine Ranch Water District ranks #75,891 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,060
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#75,891
of 99,447 penalized employers

Irvine Ranch Water District in Irvine, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Irvine Ranch Water District 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,891 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Master Construction in Bismarck, ND is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#75,891
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Irvine Ranch Water District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Irvine Ranch Water District runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,060 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Irvine Ranch Water District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAHWAH 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: 15LENOIR 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: 27Irvine Ranch Water D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Irvine Ranch Water District has 3 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.

Irvine Ranch Water District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Irvine Ranch Water District ranks #668 at $2,060 current penalty.

How Irvine Ranch Water District Compares

Irvine Ranch Water District's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-01-21

Last Inspection

2025-08-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$687

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $687 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

9

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

$3,780

Current Penalty Amount

$2,060

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,720 from the initial assessment of $3,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Irvine Ranch Water District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Irvine Ranch Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 6.1
Total Penalty $2,060 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $687 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Irvine Ranch Water District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,060 here).

Town of Plainfield $2,065 CT City of Lebanon - Water & Sewer Dept $2,016 IL Baltimore Gas and Electric Company $2,010 MD Reedy Creek Energy Services, INC. $2,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mahwah Water Department 3 insp. Mahwah, NJ Buffalo Sewer Authority 3 insp. Buffalo, NY Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant 3 insp. Vestal, NY Cato Vill Water Tower 3 insp. Cato, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Plainfield
Central Village, CT
2 inspections $2,065
Master Construction
Bismarck, ND
0 inspections $0
John W. Turk, Jr Power Plant
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
City of Lebanon - Water & Sewer Dept
Lebanon, IL
4 inspections $2,016
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Baltimore, MD
6 inspections $2,010

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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 Irvine Ranch Water District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Irvine Ranch Water District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 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 Irvine Ranch Water District have? ▼
Irvine Ranch Water District has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,060.
How many OSHA inspections has Irvine Ranch Water District had? ▼
Irvine Ranch Water District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-01-21 and the most recent on 2025-08-27. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Irvine Ranch Water District? ▼
Irvine Ranch Water District has been assessed $2,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,780 (a 45.5% reduction).
What industry does Irvine Ranch Water District operate in? ▼
Irvine Ranch Water District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Irvine Ranch Water District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Irvine Ranch Water District ranks #75,891 (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 Irvine Ranch Water District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Irvine Ranch Water District's total OSHA penalty of $2,060 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, Master Construction in Bismarck, ND 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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