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Pacific Gas and Electric Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Gas and Electric Company ranks #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$11,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Ramon, CA 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: $11,000. 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 across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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. For comparison, MPW Manufacturing Services, LLC in Port Arthur, TX is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,938 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#32,406
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 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 moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$11,000 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGIE NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEMBERTON BOROUGH PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CALPINE OPERATING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOMINION ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTAUK ENERGY HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VERNON TOWNSHIP MUNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONKLIN TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WAYNESBORO - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NORESCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PHOENIX VILL FOSTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCKLAND CO SEWER DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SENECA CO. WATER CHL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CATSKILL VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVANNAH VALLEY UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VILLAGE OF PRINCEVIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CANISTEO VILL WASTEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF RATON, WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Pacific Gas and Elec…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Pacific Gas and Electric Company 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.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Pacific Gas and Electric Company sits at penalty rank #359 of 866 penalized establishments ($11,000 assessed).

How Pacific Gas and Electric Company Compares

Pacific Gas and Electric Company'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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-31

Last Inspection

2024-08-01

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $5,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$11,000

Current Penalty Amount

$11,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Pacific Gas and Electric Company compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Gas and Electric Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $11,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,500 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,000 here).

Anson County Water Filtration Plant $11,000 NC Ferrellgas $11,000 AZ MPW Manufacturing Services, LLC $10,938 TX Greengo Solar, LLC $10,915 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Engie North America INC. 2 insp. Iowa City, IA Pemberton Borough Pump Stations 2 insp. Pemberton, NJ Calpine Operating Services Company, INC. 2 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Dominion Energy 2 insp. Richmond, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Anson County Water Filtration Plant
Lilesville, NC
2 inspections $11,000
Ferrellgas
Chandler, AZ
3 inspections $11,000
MPW Manufacturing Services, LLC
Port Arthur, TX
2 inspections $10,938
R&H Contracting
Prestonsburg, KY
0 inspections $0
Greengo Solar, LLC
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $10,915

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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 Pacific Gas and Electric Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Gas and Electric Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above 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 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,000.
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 2018-07-31 and the most recent on 2024-08-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Gas and Electric Company? ▼
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has been assessed $11,000 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Pacific Gas and Electric Company operate in? ▼
Pacific Gas and Electric Company operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221118). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Gas and Electric Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Gas and Electric Company ranks #32,406 (the upper 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 Pacific Gas and Electric Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Gas and Electric Company's total OSHA penalty of $11,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, MPW Manufacturing Services, LLC in Port Arthur, TX is a similar utilities employer with $10,938 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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