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Orange County Sanitation District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Orange County Sanitation District ranks #11,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$28,350
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Orange County Sanitation District in Fountain Valley, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Orange County Sanitation District 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Florence Township Water Treatment Plant in Florence, NJ is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $28,200 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#11,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Orange County Sanitation District runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$28,350 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Orange County Sanitation District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHALIFAX COUNTY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20PINE BEACH SEWER PUM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH CUMBERLAND UTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10C&C-KAILUA WASTEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF GARIBALDI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ULLIMAN SCHUTTE CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RIVER ROAD UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SEWANEE UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF BOWIE WASTEW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17AEE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LOBELVILLE-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GARDINER WATER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SEWANEE UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOLLEY VILLAGE ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VILLAGE OF ARTHUR - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GREAT LAKES WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CUMBERLAND UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WHITE HOUSE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TENNESSEE VALLEY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PUBLIC UTILITY DIST 1, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0Orange County Sanita…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Orange County Sanitation District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Orange County Sanitation District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Orange County Sanitation District ranks #164 at $28,350 current penalty.

How Orange County Sanitation District Compares

Orange County Sanitation District's 2.00 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-07-19

Last Inspection

2018-09-28

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,450 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$39,850

Current Penalty Amount

$28,350

Penalty Reduction

28.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,500 from the initial assessment of $39,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Orange County Sanitation District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Orange County Sanitation District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $28,350 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,450 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Orange County Sanitation District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,350 here).

Florence Township Water Treatment Plant $28,200 NJ Sunflower Electric Power Corporation $28,139 KS Luminant Power $28,570 TX Allentown Water Department $28,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Halifax County Service Authority 3 insp. South Boston, VA Pine Beach Sewer Pump Station 3 insp. Pine Beach, NJ South Cumberland Utility-Administration 3 insp. Crossville, TN C&C-Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant Des 3 insp. Kailua, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

PRV Services, Inc.
Katy, TX
0 inspections $0
Florence Township Water Treatment Plant
Florence, NJ
4 inspections $28,200
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Ulysses, KS
2 inspections $28,139
Luminant Power
Rockdale, TX
2 inspections $28,570
Allentown Water Department
Allentown, NJ
2 inspections $28,600

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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 Orange County Sanitation District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Orange County Sanitation District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Orange County Sanitation District have? ▼
Orange County Sanitation District has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Orange County Sanitation District had? ▼
Orange County Sanitation District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-19 and the most recent on 2018-09-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Orange County Sanitation District? ▼
Orange County Sanitation District has been assessed $28,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,850 (a 28.9% reduction).
Does Orange County Sanitation District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Orange County Sanitation District has 3 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 Orange County Sanitation District operate in? ▼
Orange County Sanitation 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 Orange County Sanitation District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Orange County Sanitation District ranks #11,401 (the top quarter 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 Orange County Sanitation District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Orange County Sanitation District's total OSHA penalty of $28,350 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Florence Township Water Treatment Plant in Florence, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $28,200 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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