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Public Service Company of Colorado

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Public Service Company of Colorado has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 8 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,795
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#36,007
of 100,495 penalized employers

Public Service Company of Colorado in Denver, CO has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,795. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Public Service Company of Colorado 8 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 2 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Springfield Township School District in Jobstown, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,800 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
64%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Public Service Company of Colorado runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$9,795 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Service Company of Colorado

The federal enforcement record for Public Service Company of Colorado in Denver, CO includes 8 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $9,795 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,795 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,224. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-08-30 to 2026-03-20, a window of roughly 14 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2012-08-30

Last Inspection

2026-03-20

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,224

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 8 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,224 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$9,795

Current Penalty Amount

$9,795

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Public Service Company of Colorado compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Public Service Company of Colorado Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $9,795 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,224 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Public Service Company of Colorado safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Public Service Company of Colorado's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 8 inspections, including 1 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 Public Service Company of Colorado have? ▼
Public Service Company of Colorado has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,795.
How many OSHA inspections has Public Service Company of Colorado had? ▼
Public Service Company of Colorado has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-30 and the most recent on 2026-03-20. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Public Service Company of Colorado? ▼
Public Service Company of Colorado has been assessed $9,795 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Public Service Company of Colorado have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Public Service Company of Colorado 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 Public Service Company of Colorado operate in? ▼
Public Service Company of Colorado 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.
How does Public Service Company of Colorado's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Public Service Company of Colorado's total OSHA penalty of $9,795 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Springfield Township School District in Jobstown, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $9,800 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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