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Padre Dam Municipal Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Padre Dam Municipal Water District ranks #83,976 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,215
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#83,976
of 99,447 penalized employers

Padre Dam Municipal Water District in Santee, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,215. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Padre Dam Municipal Water District 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,976 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Yuba County Water Agency in Dobbins, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,230 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#83,976
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Padre Dam Municipal Water District runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$1,215 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Padre Dam Municipal Water District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAUBURN CITY WTP - LO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4APW CSD WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WEST KNOX UTILITY-WA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CHESTER TN WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MISSOURI AMERICAN WA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AAA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COLUMBIA GENERATING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FULTON CITY GREEN ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HANNIBAL TN WATER ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ROBERTS CREEK WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BOONVILLE VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SEVIER COUNTY UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SENECA FALLS TN WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7H B & T S UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GIBSON COUNTY UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GORHAM TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FACILITIES REHABILIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GENERA PR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TENNESSEE VALLEY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MONTICELLO VIL WATER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Padre Dam Municipal …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Padre Dam Municipal Water District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Padre Dam Municipal Water District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Padre Dam Municipal Water District is the #722 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($1,215).

How Padre Dam Municipal Water District Compares

Padre Dam Municipal Water District's 1.33 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-09-10

Last Inspection

2024-12-18

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$405

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $405 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

4

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

$1,215

Current Penalty Amount

$1,215

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Padre Dam Municipal Water District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Padre Dam Municipal Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $1,215 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $405 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Padre Dam Municipal Water District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,215 here).

Flint City of Water Pollution Control $1,200 MI Wenonah Borough Sewer Dept $1,200 NJ Hardwick Well Supply, INC. $1,200 AR Penns Grove Sewerage Authority $1,200 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Auburn City WTP - Lower Pumping Station 3 insp. Auburn, NY Apw CSD WWTP 3 insp. Parish, NY West Knox Utility-Water 3 insp. Knoxville, TN Chester TN Water Dept 3 insp. Chester, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Severn Trent Services North America
Corning, CA
2 inspections $1,210
Trinity Solar (Wareham)
West Wareham, MA
0 inspections $0
Flint City of Water Pollution Control
Flint, MI
2 inspections $1,200
Yuba County Water Agency
Dobbins, CA
2 inspections $1,230
Wenonah Borough Sewer Dept
Wenonah, NJ
2 inspections $1,200

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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 Padre Dam Municipal Water District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Padre Dam Municipal Water District's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 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 Padre Dam Municipal Water District have? ▼
Padre Dam Municipal Water District has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,215.
How many OSHA inspections has Padre Dam Municipal Water District had? ▼
Padre Dam Municipal Water District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-10 and the most recent on 2024-12-18. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Padre Dam Municipal Water District? ▼
Padre Dam Municipal Water District has been assessed $1,215 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Padre Dam Municipal Water District operate in? ▼
Padre Dam Municipal Water 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 Padre Dam Municipal Water District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Padre Dam Municipal Water District ranks #83,976 (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 Padre Dam Municipal Water District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Padre Dam Municipal Water District's total OSHA penalty of $1,215 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yuba County Water Agency in Dobbins, CA is a similar utilities employer with $1,230 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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