Utilities · Bishop, CA

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ranks #65,923 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,325
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #65,923
of 99,447 penalized employers

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in Bishop, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Los Angeles Department of Water and Power 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,923 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, D.L. Smith Electrical Construction INC. in Lawrence, KS is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,260 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #65,923
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$3,325
Utilities avg

$5,509

What this shows Los Angeles Department of Water and Power runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,325 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power sits at penalty rank #610 of 866 penalized establishments ($3,325 assessed).

How Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Compares

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's 0.50 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-02-11

Last Inspection

2023-07-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$831

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $831 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,600

Current Penalty Amount

$3,325

Penalty Reduction

65.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,275 from the initial assessment of $9,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Los Angeles Department of Water and Power compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Los Angeles Department of Water and Power	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	2	6.1
Total Penalty	$3,325	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$831	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,325 here).

City of Gold Hill $3,330 OR Custom Solar $3,301 CO Washington Water Service Compa $3,300 WA D.L. Smith Electrical Construction INC. $3,260 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

North West Utility District - Administration 4 insp. Soddy Daisy, TN City of Zeigler - Water Dept. 4 insp. Zeigler, IL Township of Livingston Water Department 4 insp. Livingston, NJ Sevier County Electric System - Warehouse 4 insp. Sevierville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Washington Water Service Compa

Gig Harbor, WA

2 inspections $3,300

Eastower Communications

Boca Raton, FL

0 inspections $0

D.L. Smith Electrical Construction INC.

Lawrence, KS

2 inspections $3,260

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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 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have? ▼

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,325.

How many OSHA inspections has Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had? ▼

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-11 and the most recent on 2023-07-20. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power? ▼

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has been assessed $3,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,600 (a 65.4% reduction).

Does Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has 1 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 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power operate in? ▼

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Los Angeles Department of Water and Power rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ranks #65,923 (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 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's total OSHA penalty of $3,325 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, D.L. Smith Electrical Construction INC. in Lawrence, KS is a similar utilities employer with $3,260 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.