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LA City Public Works - Hyperion

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA City Public Works - Hyperion ranks #67,640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,060
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

LA City Public Works - Hyperion in Playa del Rey, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,060. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LA City Public Works - Hyperion 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,640 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Culligan Water in Panama City, FL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#67,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 LA City Public Works - Hyperion runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,060 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 LA City Public Works - Hyperion.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBEE HOOGAN SHELTER FOUNDATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LANDIS SEWAGE AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DIST., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHAPEL HILL - SEWER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OCOEE UTILITY DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIGEON FORGE - WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT - STICKNEY PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALFRED VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CITY OF EFFINGHAM-WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUMMERTOWN UTILITY DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHADY GROVE UTILITY-MAINTENANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WATERLOO VILL RIVER RD WATER PRES REDUCING PIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUNTSVILLE UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOPEWELL TN WATER DIST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SENECA COUNTY WATER RESERVOIR BLDG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF MAROA-WATER TREAT. PLANT ( NEW ), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF WATERLOO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS SINDLE PUMP STATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LA City Public Works - Hyperion, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
LA City Public Works - Hyperion has 2 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.

LA City Public Works - Hyperion in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, LA City Public Works - Hyperion ranks #621 at $3,060 current penalty.

How LA City Public Works - Hyperion Compares

LA City Public Works - Hyperion's 1.50 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-15

Last Inspection

2010-07-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,530 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

3

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

$5,935

Current Penalty Amount

$3,060

Penalty Reduction

48.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,875 from the initial assessment of $5,935. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How LA City Public Works - Hyperion compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA City Public Works - Hyperion Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $3,060 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,530 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for LA City Public Works - Hyperion, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,060 here).

Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Generating Station $3,000 MI City of Sparta - Sewer Plant $3,000 IL Rams Corporation $3,000 ID City of Christopher - Water and Sewer Dept $3,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bee Hoogan Shelter Foundation, INC. 2 insp. Kaibeto, AZ Landis Sewage Authority 2 insp. Vineland, NJ The Metropolitan District 2 insp. West Hartford, CT Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist. 2 insp. Birch Bay, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tallulah Water Treatment Plant
Tallulah, LA
0 inspections $0
San Jose Creek Reclamation Plant East Facility
Whittier, CA
2 inspections $3,050
Culligan Water
Panama City, FL
0 inspections $0
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Canyon Lake, CA
2 inspections $3,000
Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Generating Station
Essexville, MI
3 inspections $3,000

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What to do with this record

Use LA City Public Works - Hyperion'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 LA City Public Works - Hyperion safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LA City Public Works - Hyperion's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 LA City Public Works - Hyperion have? ▼
LA City Public Works - Hyperion has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,060.
How many OSHA inspections has LA City Public Works - Hyperion had? ▼
LA City Public Works - Hyperion has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-15 and the most recent on 2010-07-23. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LA City Public Works - Hyperion? ▼
LA City Public Works - Hyperion has been assessed $3,060 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,935 (a 48.4% reduction).
What industry does LA City Public Works - Hyperion operate in? ▼
LA City Public Works - Hyperion 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 LA City Public Works - Hyperion rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, LA City Public Works - Hyperion ranks #67,640 (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 LA City Public Works - Hyperion's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LA City Public Works - Hyperion's total OSHA penalty of $3,060 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, Culligan Water in Panama City, FL 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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