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LA City Water & Power

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA City Water & Power has a mixed safety record: 30 violations across 29 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty47% serious
$155,755
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
29
OSHA inspections
#841
of 100,495 penalized employers

LA City Water & Power in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 29 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $155,755. 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 Water & Power 29 times over 15 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 14 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 far above peers (11.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc in Irving, TX is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
46.7%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How LA City Water & Power compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LA City Water & Power runs far above peers (28.7x 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

$155,755 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($155,755) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $155,755 $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 Water & Power

The federal enforcement record for LA City Water & Power in Los Angeles, CA includes 29 OSHA inspections and 30 violations, translating to 1.03 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 14 (46.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $164,235 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $155,755 - a 5.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,371. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (28.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-23 to 2024-12-30, a window of roughly 15 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

29

First Inspection

2010-02-23

Last Inspection

2024-12-30

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,371

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 29 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,371 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

46.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

53.3% 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

$164,235

Current Penalty Amount

$155,755

Penalty Reduction

5.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,480 from the initial assessment of $164,235. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How LA City Water & Power compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA City Water & Power Industry Avg
Inspections 29 2.6
Violations 30 6.1
Total Penalty $155,755 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,371 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Speedy Gonzalez Construction
Glendale, AZ
0 inspections $0
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission
Newark, NJ
16 inspections $166,100
North Central Power Company, INC.
Winter, WI
3 inspections $143,500
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc
Irving, TX
0 inspections $0
Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority
Waldwick, NJ
4 inspections $134,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LA City Water & Power safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LA City Water & Power's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 30 violations across 29 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does LA City Water & Power have? ▼
LA City Water & Power has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $155,755.
How many OSHA inspections has LA City Water & Power had? ▼
LA City Water & Power has had 29 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-23 and the most recent on 2024-12-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LA City Water & Power? ▼
LA City Water & Power has been assessed $155,755 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $164,235 (a 5.2% reduction).
Does LA City Water & Power have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. LA City Water & Power has 14 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 LA City Water & Power operate in? ▼
LA City Water & Power operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). 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 Water & Power's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LA City Water & Power's total OSHA penalty of $155,755 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (28.7x the average). The employer has 29 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc in Irving, TX 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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