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P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County in Cathlamet, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Public Utility Dist No 1 in Wenatchee, WA is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIANT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF RATON, WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OZARKS ELECTRIC COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STONY BROOK REGIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PINE - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF HAMPTON, DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PERRY VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF GEORGETOWN -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VI WATER & POWER AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BINGHAMTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMESTOWN BPU PINE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAPE MAY COUNTY MUA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CLAYTON BOROUGH WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MODESTO IRRIGATION D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CITY, CITY OF:…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5P U D #1 of Wahkiaku…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County sits at penalty rank #804 of 866 penalized establishments ($400 assessed).

How P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County Compares

P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County's 1.50 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 (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-22

Last Inspection

2013-10-16

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $400 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

Escanaba City Waste Water $400 MI Aes Hawaii INC $400 HI City of Tulare $400 CA Eugene Water & Electric Board $390 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alliant Energy 2 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA City of Raton, Water Works 2 insp. Raton, NM Deptford Township Mua Pump Stations 2 insp. Wenonah, NJ Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation 2 insp. Fayetteville, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Public Utility Dist No 1
Wenatchee, WA
3 inspections $400
Escanaba City Waste Water
Escanaba, MI
2 inspections $400
Aes Hawaii INC
Kapolei, HI
2 inspections $400
City of Tulare
Tulare, CA
2 inspections $400
Eugene Water & Electric Board
Eugene, OR
3 inspections $390

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What to do with this record

Use P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County'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 P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County have? ▼
P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County had? ▼
P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-22 and the most recent on 2013-10-16. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County? ▼
P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County 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 P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County operate in? ▼
P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County ranks #94,479 (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 P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
P U D #1 of Wahkiakum County's total OSHA penalty of $400 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, Public Utility Dist No 1 in Wenatchee, WA is a similar utilities employer with $400 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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