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LA City Public Works - Hyperion

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA City Public Works - Hyperion has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,060
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,380
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
32%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About LA City Public Works - Hyperion

The federal enforcement record for LA City Public Works - Hyperion in Playa del Rey, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $5,935 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,060 - a 48.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,530. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-15 to 2010-07-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA City Public Works - Hyperion Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $3,060 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,530 $2,100
View all 3,034 employers in Utilities →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Tallulah Water Treatment Plant
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0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $3,050
Culligan Water
Panama City, FL
0 inspections $0
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Canyon Lake, CA
2 inspections $3,000
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3 inspections $3,000

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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 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.

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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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