Utilities · Neskowin, OR

Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$165
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority in Neskowin, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,073 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Twin Rocks Sanitary District in Rockaway Beach, OR is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $165 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$165 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority.

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Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority ranks #845 at $165 current penalty.

How Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority Compares

Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority's 1.33 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 well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-05-04

Last Inspection

2014-06-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$55

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $55 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$165

Current Penalty Amount

$165

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $165 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $55 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($165 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 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 Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority have?
Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $165.
How many OSHA inspections has Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority had?
Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-04 and the most recent on 2014-06-23. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority?
Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority has been assessed $165 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority 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 Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority operate in?
Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority ranks #98,073 (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 Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority's safety record compare to industry average?
Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority's total OSHA penalty of $165 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Twin Rocks Sanitary District in Rockaway Beach, OR is a similar utilities employer with $165 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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