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North Beach Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Beach Water District ranks #87,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty26% serious
$975
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Beach Water District in Ocean Park, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Beach Water District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Calleguas Municipal Water District in Moorpark, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $975 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
26.3%
of violations were serious
#87,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How North Beach Water District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows North Beach Water District runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$975 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 North Beach Water District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CLIFTON SEWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ANSON COUNTY WATER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26EMPOWER SOLAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTHERN STAR GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF OAKLYN SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GARFIELD DPW WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALLIANCE ROOFING & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BURLINGTON ELECTRIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRAND ISLAND TN WWTP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF LOS ANGELES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ENDICOTT VIL WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARTHAGE - WATER TRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUKE ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PERRY VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STRATA SOLAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DANC- CLAYTON VILL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DANC-CLAYTON VILL UN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARDERVIEW UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PHOENIX VILL MAIN ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1North Beach Water Di…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
North Beach Water District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

North Beach Water District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: North Beach Water District is the #744 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($975).

How North Beach Water District Compares

North Beach Water District's 9.50 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 well below peers (0.18x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-23

Last Inspection

2012-11-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$488

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $488 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

26.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

73.7% 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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$975

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $525 from the initial assessment of $1,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How North Beach Water District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Beach Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 6.1
Total Penalty $975 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $488 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Beach Water District, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($975 here).

Calleguas Municipal Water District $975 CA Central Lincoln Pud $980 OR TSG Water Resources, INC. $952 VI The Electric Company $1,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern California Edison Company 2 insp. Inglewood, CA City of Clifton Sewer Department 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Anson County Water Filtration Plant 2 insp. Lilesville, NC Empower Solar, INC. 2 insp. Fresno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Calleguas Municipal Water District
Moorpark, CA
2 inspections $975
Central Lincoln Pud
Florence, OR
2 inspections $980
TSG Water Resources, INC.
ST John, VI
2 inspections $952
The Electric Company
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $1,000
Matanuska Electric Association INC
Palmer, AK
2 inspections $1,000

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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 North Beach Water District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North Beach Water District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 North Beach Water District have? ▼
North Beach Water District has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $975.
How many OSHA inspections has North Beach Water District had? ▼
North Beach Water District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-23 and the most recent on 2012-11-21. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Beach Water District? ▼
North Beach Water District has been assessed $975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does North Beach Water District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North Beach Water District has 5 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 North Beach Water District operate in? ▼
North Beach Water District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does North Beach Water District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Beach Water District ranks #87,033 (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 North Beach Water District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North Beach Water District's total OSHA penalty of $975 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Calleguas Municipal Water District in Moorpark, CA is a similar utilities employer with $975 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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