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Public Service Company of Oklahoma

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Public Service Company of Oklahoma ranks #2,060 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty89% serious
$90,830
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,060
of 99,447 penalized employers

Public Service Company of Oklahoma in Tulsa, OK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $90,830. 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 Oklahoma 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,060 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Wheatland, WY is another utilities employer with 14 OSHA inspections on record and $89,019 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#2,060
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Public Service Company of Oklahoma runs far above peers (16.5x 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

$90,830 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($90,830) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $90,830 $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 Public Service Company of Oklahoma.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYBAC SOLAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF HOPEWELL VIR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SENECA FALLS TN PETR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EUGENE WATER & ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AUBURN CITY WTP - UP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SENECA FALLS TN KING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH CUMBERLAND UTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ELK RIVER PUBLIC UTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MINNKOTA POWER COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6METROPOLITAN LYNCHBU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SENECA FALLS TN SENE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARKSVILLE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COMMISSIONERS OF SEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DETROIT WATER & SEWE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CLINTON UTILITIES BO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PACIFICORP ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ROCKAWAY VALLEY REGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23RIVULIS IRRIGATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FREDONIA VILLAGE WAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Public Service Compa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Public Service Company of Oklahoma has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Public Service Company of Oklahoma is the #35 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($90,830).

How Public Service Company of Oklahoma Compares

Public Service Company of Oklahoma's 3.00 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 (16.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-03-24

Last Inspection

2025-07-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,277

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $30,277 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$122,080

Current Penalty Amount

$90,830

Penalty Reduction

25.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,250 from the initial assessment of $122,080. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Public Service Company of Oklahoma compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Public Service Company of Oklahoma Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 6.1
Total Penalty $90,830 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,277 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Public Service Company of Oklahoma, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($90,830 here).

Roxbury Township $91,000 NJ Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant $91,600 NJ Ohio Valley Electric Corporation $89,631 OH Basin Electric Power Cooperative $89,019 WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sybac Solar LLC 3 insp. Pownal, VT City of Hopewell Virginia 3 insp. Hopewell, VA Seneca Falls TN Petro Pump Station 3 insp. Seneca Falls, NY Duke Energy Indiana 3 insp. Owensville, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roxbury Township
Roxbury Township, NJ
2 inspections $91,000
Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant
Medford, NJ
4 inspections $91,600
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Cheshire, OH
3 inspections $89,631
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Wheatland, WY
14 inspections $89,019
Landis Sewerage Authority
Vineland, NJ
9 inspections $86,850

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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 Public Service Company of Oklahoma safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Public Service Company of Oklahoma's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Oklahoma have? ▼
Public Service Company of Oklahoma has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $90,830.
How many OSHA inspections has Public Service Company of Oklahoma had? ▼
Public Service Company of Oklahoma has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-24 and the most recent on 2025-07-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Public Service Company of Oklahoma? ▼
Public Service Company of Oklahoma has been assessed $90,830 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $122,080 (a 25.6% reduction).
Does Public Service Company of Oklahoma have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Public Service Company of Oklahoma has 8 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 Oklahoma operate in? ▼
Public Service Company of Oklahoma 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 Public Service Company of Oklahoma rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Public Service Company of Oklahoma ranks #2,060 (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 Public Service Company of Oklahoma's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Public Service Company of Oklahoma's total OSHA penalty of $90,830 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (16.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Wheatland, WY is a similar utilities employer with $89,019 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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