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Municipal Light and Power

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipal Light and Power ranks #46,445 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,827
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,445
of 99,447 penalized employers

Municipal Light and Power in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,827. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Municipal Light and Power 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 16.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,445 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Walker River Irrigation District in Yerington, NV is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,740 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#46,445
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Municipal Light and Power compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Municipal Light and Power runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$6,827 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Municipal Light and Power.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF SALEM WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EVESHAM MUA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MILLVILLE SEWER UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF AURORA - PW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEEDER EQUIPMENT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ODESSA VILL WTP- BOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CANEADEA TN - WTP - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TERRASMART, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF KALAMAZOO WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORLEANS TN WWTP LA F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIVERTON WASTEWATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SPRING BRANCH WASTET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OBION COUNTY-VOCATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WALWORTH TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HARPETH VALLEY UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF TILLAMOOK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HAMILTON TOWNSHIP WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLENTOWN WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Municipal Light and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32
Municipal Light and Power has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Municipal Light and Power in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Municipal Light and Power sits at penalty rank #471 of 866 penalized establishments ($6,827 assessed).

How Municipal Light and Power Compares

Municipal Light and Power's 16.00 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 above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-24

Last Inspection

2014-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,414

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $3,414 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

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

$22,875

Current Penalty Amount

$6,827

Penalty Reduction

70.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,048 from the initial assessment of $22,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Municipal Light and Power compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Municipal Light and Power Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 32 6.1
Total Penalty $6,827 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,414 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Municipal Light and Power, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,827 here).

Wrightstown Mua Sewage Treatment Plant $6,800 NJ City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department $6,800 CT City of Stanford - Water Works $6,900 KY Walker River Irrigation District $6,740 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Salem Water Treatment Plant Well #6 2 insp. Salem, NJ Evesham Mua 2 insp. Evesham, NJ Millville Sewer Utility 2 insp. Millville, NJ City of Aurora - PW - Water Production Division 2 insp. Aurora, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wrightstown Mua Sewage Treatment Plant
Wrightstown, NJ
2 inspections $6,800
City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department
Middletown, CT
3 inspections $6,800
City of Stanford - Water Works
Stanford, KY
2 inspections $6,900
Walker River Irrigation District
Yerington, NV
2 inspections $6,740
Carson Energy Group
Elk Grove, CA
2 inspections $6,700

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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 Municipal Light and Power safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Municipal Light and Power's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 Municipal Light and Power have? ▼
Municipal Light and Power has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,827.
How many OSHA inspections has Municipal Light and Power had? ▼
Municipal Light and Power has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-24 and the most recent on 2014-09-24. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Municipal Light and Power? ▼
Municipal Light and Power has been assessed $6,827 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,875 (a 70.2% reduction).
Does Municipal Light and Power have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Municipal Light and Power has 16 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 Municipal Light and Power operate in? ▼
Municipal Light and Power operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Municipal Light and Power rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Municipal Light and Power ranks #46,445 (the upper 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 Municipal Light and Power's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Municipal Light and Power's total OSHA penalty of $6,827 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Walker River Irrigation District in Yerington, NV is a similar utilities employer with $6,740 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.

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