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Oak Lodge Sanitary District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oak Lodge Sanitary District ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oak Lodge Sanitary District in Milwaukie, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oak Lodge Sanitary District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Meeder Equipment CO in Portland, OR is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Oak Lodge Sanitary District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Oak Lodge Sanitary District runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Oak Lodge Sanitary District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF FALMOUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOLIVAR - GAS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH WEST UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VILLAGE OF CAPRON - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRISTOL TENNESSEE ES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIRST LIGHT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AKRON VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HUNTLAND-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUCKINGHAM COUNTY WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LAKE GEORGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF ASBURY PARK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SOMERSET RARITAN VAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOLDEN HEART UTILITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIVERSIDE SEWERAGE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METROPOLITAN WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOLIVAR - WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PIKEVILLE - GAS DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JELLICO UTILITIES - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIVERPOOL VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Oak Lodge Sanitary D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Oak Lodge Sanitary District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Oak Lodge Sanitary District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Oak Lodge Sanitary District is the #838 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($200).

How Oak Lodge Sanitary District Compares

Oak Lodge Sanitary District's 4.00 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 well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-20

Last Inspection

2012-12-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Oak Lodge Sanitary District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oak Lodge Sanitary District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $200 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oak Lodge Sanitary District, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Alpena Power CO $200 MI Elmhurst Mutual $200 WA Cabo Rojo Gas y Muebleria Amistad INC. $175 PR Rubio Canon Land & Water Association $225 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Falmouth 2 insp. Falmouth, KY Bolivar - Gas Department 2 insp. Bolivar, TN North West Utility District - Water Plant 2 insp. Soddy Daisy, TN Village of Capron - Water Department 2 insp. Capron, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Meeder Equipment CO
Portland, OR
2 inspections $200
Alpena Power CO
Alpena, MI
2 inspections $200
Elmhurst Mutual
Tacoma, WA
6 inspections $200
Northwest Natural Gas Company
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $210
West Slope Water District
Portland, OR
4 inspections $220

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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 Oak Lodge Sanitary District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oak Lodge Sanitary District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Oak Lodge Sanitary District have? ▼
Oak Lodge Sanitary District has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Oak Lodge Sanitary District had? ▼
Oak Lodge Sanitary District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-20 and the most recent on 2012-12-20. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oak Lodge Sanitary District? ▼
Oak Lodge Sanitary District has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Oak Lodge Sanitary District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oak Lodge Sanitary District has 8 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 Oak Lodge Sanitary District operate in? ▼
Oak Lodge Sanitary District 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 Oak Lodge Sanitary District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oak Lodge Sanitary District ranks #97,721 (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 Oak Lodge Sanitary District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oak Lodge Sanitary District's total OSHA penalty of $200 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, Meeder Equipment CO in Portland, OR is a similar utilities employer with $200 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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