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Pacific Gas and Electric Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Gas and Electric Company 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Waterpro INC in Draper, UT is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $750 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
10%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Gas and Electric Company runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Pacific Gas and Electric Company

The federal enforcement record for Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Francisco, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $750 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $375. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-05-18 to 2018-12-24, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-18

Last Inspection

2018-12-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $375 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$750

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Pacific Gas and Electric Company compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Gas and Electric Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 6.1
Total Penalty $750 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $375 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pacific Gas and Electric Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Gas and Electric Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pacific Gas and Electric Company have? ▼
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Gas and Electric Company had? ▼
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-18 and the most recent on 2018-12-24. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Gas and Electric Company? ▼
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Pacific Gas and Electric Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pacific Gas and Electric Company operate in? ▼
Pacific Gas and Electric Company operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Pacific Gas and Electric Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pacific Gas and Electric Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Pacific Gas and Electric Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Gas and Electric Company's total OSHA penalty of $750 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Waterpro INC in Draper, UT is a similar utilities employer with $750 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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