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Long Beach Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Long Beach Water Department has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$900
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,799
of 100,495 penalized employers

Long Beach Water Department in Long Beach, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Long Beach Water Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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, City of Minneapolis - Water Dept in Minneapolis, MN is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
12%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Long Beach Water Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Long Beach Water Department runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$900 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Long Beach Water Department

The federal enforcement record for Long Beach Water Department in Long Beach, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 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 $900 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $900 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $450. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-06 to 2011-03-09, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-06

Last Inspection

2011-03-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $450 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

1

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

$900

Current Penalty Amount

$900

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Long Beach Water Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Long Beach Water Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $900 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom
Everett, WA
2 inspections $900
Township of Galloway Utilities Department
Galloway, NJ
2 inspections $900
City of Minneapolis - Water Dept
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $900
Reserve, Village of
Reserve, NM
2 inspections $900
Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT
Bodega Bay, CA
2 inspections $900

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Beach Water Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Long Beach Water Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Long Beach Water Department have? ▼
Long Beach Water Department has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $900.
How many OSHA inspections has Long Beach Water Department had? ▼
Long Beach Water Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-06 and the most recent on 2011-03-09. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Long Beach Water Department? ▼
Long Beach Water Department has been assessed $900 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Long Beach Water Department operate in? ▼
Long Beach Water Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Long Beach Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Long Beach Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $900 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, City of Minneapolis - Water Dept in Minneapolis, MN is a similar utilities employer with $900 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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