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Par Western Line Contractors, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Par Western Line Contractors, LLC ranks #4,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty75% serious
$55,310
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,428
of 99,447 penalized employers

Par Western Line Contractors, LLC in Yermo, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,310. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Par Western Line Contractors, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Genplant in Green Cove Springs, FL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#4,428
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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 Par Western Line Contractors, LLC runs far above peers (10.0x 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

$55,310 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,310) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,310 $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 Par Western Line Contractors, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF NEW BRUNSWIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31C&C-DENVIRONS, HONOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF BURLINGTON -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIKE ELECTRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLARK DPW- PUMP STAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAULT STE MARIE CITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18WENONAH BOROUGH SEWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RESERVE, VILLAGE OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST WILSON UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENDICOTT VIL - WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SENECA FALLS TN FALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONSOLIDATED UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VILLAGE OF MILL SHOA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITIZENS GAS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROCTON VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OCOEE UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WEST WARREN VIOLA UT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRUMANSBURG VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Par Western Line Con…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Par Western Line Contractors, LLC has 2 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.

Par Western Line Contractors, LLC in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Par Western Line Contractors, LLC ranks #68 at $55,310 current penalty.

How Par Western Line Contractors, LLC Compares

Par Western Line Contractors, LLC'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 (10.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-04-10

Last Inspection

2023-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,655

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $27,655 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$55,310

Current Penalty Amount

$55,310

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Par Western Line Contractors, LLC compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Par Western Line Contractors, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $55,310 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,655 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Par Western Line Contractors, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,310 here).

North Jersey District Water Supply Commission $55,000 NJ Borough of Moonachie $56,000 NJ City of Waterloo $54,004 IA Township of Cedar Grove Sewer Treatment Plant $57,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of New Brunswick Water Utility 2 insp. New Brunswick, NJ C&C-Denvirons, Honouliuli WWT Plant 2 insp. Ewa Beach, HI City of Burlington - Sewage Treatment Plant 2 insp. Burlington, NJ Pemberton Township Water 2 insp. Browns Mills, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Erus Builders
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
North Jersey District Water Supply Commission
Wanaque, NJ
9 inspections $55,000
Borough of Moonachie
Moonachie, NJ
3 inspections $56,000
Genplant
Green Cove Springs, FL
0 inspections $0
City of Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
2 inspections $54,004

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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 Par Western Line Contractors, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Par Western Line Contractors, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 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 Par Western Line Contractors, LLC have? ▼
Par Western Line Contractors, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,310.
How many OSHA inspections has Par Western Line Contractors, LLC had? ▼
Par Western Line Contractors, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-04-10 and the most recent on 2023-05-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Par Western Line Contractors, LLC? ▼
Par Western Line Contractors, LLC has been assessed $55,310 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Par Western Line Contractors, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Par Western Line Contractors, LLC 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 Par Western Line Contractors, LLC operate in? ▼
Par Western Line Contractors, LLC 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 Par Western Line Contractors, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Par Western Line Contractors, LLC ranks #4,428 (the top 5% 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 Par Western Line Contractors, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Par Western Line Contractors, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $55,310 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (10.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Genplant in Green Cove Springs, FL is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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