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Municipal Light and Power Plant #2

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 ranks #52,472 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty70% serious
$5,527
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,472
of 99,447 penalized employers

Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,527. 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 Plant #2 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,472 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Gillette, WY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,543 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
69.6%
of violations were serious
#52,472
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$5,527 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Plant #2.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBURLINGTON DEPT PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PAULSBORO BOROUGH WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BOROUGH OF MATAWAN U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLASSBORO WATER & SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TREEPUBLIC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COKENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC GAS AND ELEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OHIO EDISON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATHENS UTILITIES BOA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1H.B. & T.S. UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EVERSOURCE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARTHAGE VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RHINEBECK VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BERKELEY HEIGHTS WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIRST UTILITY TIPTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FALLSBURG TN LAKE ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PUBLIC UTILITY DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WHITNEY POINT VILL W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWNSHIP OF ABERDEEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Municipal Light and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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 Plant #2 in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 ranks #514 at $5,527 current penalty.

How Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 Compares

Municipal Light and Power Plant #2's 11.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-28

Last Inspection

2018-03-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,764

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $2,764 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

69.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

30.4% 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

$12,350

Current Penalty Amount

$5,527

Penalty Reduction

55.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,823 from the initial assessment of $12,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

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

Metric Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 23 6.1
Total Penalty $5,527 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,764 $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 Plant #2, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,527 here).

Consumers Energy Jackson Service CTR $5,525 MI Closner Construction $5,520 TX Basin Electric Power Cooperative $5,543 WY Pitman Borough Sewer Department $5,550 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Burlington Dept Public Works 2 insp. Burlington, VT Paulsboro Borough Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Paulsboro, NJ Borough of Matawan Utilities 2 insp. Matawan, NJ Glassboro Water & Sewer Department 2 insp. Glassboro, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Consumers Energy Jackson Service CTR
Jackson, MI
3 inspections $5,525
Kansas Gas Services
Topeka, KS
0 inspections $0
Closner Construction
Laredo, TX
2 inspections $5,520
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Gillette, WY
2 inspections $5,543
Pitman Borough Sewer Department
Pitman, NJ
2 inspections $5,550

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What to do with this record

Use Municipal Light and Power Plant #2's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Plant #2 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Municipal Light and Power Plant #2's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 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 Plant #2 have? ▼
Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,527.
How many OSHA inspections has Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 had? ▼
Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-28 and the most recent on 2018-03-19. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Municipal Light and Power Plant #2? ▼
Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 has been assessed $5,527 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,350 (a 55.2% reduction).
Does Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 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 Plant #2 operate in? ▼
Municipal Light and Power Plant #2 operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221111). 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 Plant #2 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 Plant #2 ranks #52,472 (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 Municipal Light and Power Plant #2's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Municipal Light and Power Plant #2's total OSHA penalty of $5,527 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Gillette, WY is a similar utilities employer with $5,543 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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