Public Administration · Sherman Oaks, CA
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ranks #19,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.
- $18,280
- OSHA penalties
- 2
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #19,419
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in Sherman Oaks, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,280. 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 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CA Prison Industry Authority in Avenal, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,475 in current penalties.
- 1.0
- violations per inspection
- 50.0%
- of violations were serious
- #19,419
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Public Administration per-employer average
- Los Angeles Department…
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
$18,280 in penalties
- Public Administration avg $2,606
Public Administration industry average (per employer)
$2,606 in penalties
What this shows Los Angeles Department of Water and Power runs far above peers (7.0x 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
$18,280 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Public Administration 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 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger
In Public Administration, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power sits at penalty rank #373 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($18,280 assessed).
How Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Compares
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.
Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.0x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2015-06-29
Last Inspection
2020-10-29
Inspection Span
5 yrs
Violations / Inspection
1.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$9,140
Industry Avg / Inspection
$827
What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,140 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
1
Serious
50.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
1
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.
Enforcement detail
Penalty Analysis
Initial Penalty Assessed
$18,280
Current Penalty Amount
$18,280
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Public Administration
How Los Angeles Department of Water and Power compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 3.2 |
| Violations | 2 | 6.4 |
| Total Penalty | $18,280 | $2,606 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $9,140 | $827 |
Nationwide Public Administration 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 ($18,280 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration
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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.
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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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