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Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$900
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom in Everett, WA 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: $900. 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 Utility Dist. #1 Snohom 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT in Bodega Bay, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#87,866
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 Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$900 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAAA - PLANTA FILTROS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TOWN OF SALISBURY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PACIFIC GAS & ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BORDENTOWN CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL LINCOLN PUD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEWANEE UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVANS MILLS VILL SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CANANDAIGUA TOWN HAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MEXICO VILL WATER TO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF CAPRON - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARLINGTON-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF SALEM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MEXICO VILL ACADEMY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CRAB ORCHARD UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARRIMAN UTILITY-JOB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNT OLIVE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Public Utility Dist.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom 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.

Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom is the #748 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($900).

How Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom Compares

Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom'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 well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-23

Last Inspection

2014-07-01

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $450 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $1,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $900 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($900 here).

Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT $900 CA Long Beach Water Department $900 CA Township of Galloway Utilities Department $900 NJ City of Minneapolis - Water Dept $900 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aaa - Planta Filtros San German 2 insp. San German, PR Town of Salisbury 2 insp. Lakeville, CT Pacific Gas & Electric Company 2 insp. Sacramento, CA Bordentown City WTP 2 insp. Bordentown, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT
Bodega Bay, CA
2 inspections $900
Long Beach Water Department
Long Beach, CA
2 inspections $900
Township of Galloway Utilities Department
Galloway, NJ
2 inspections $900
City of Minneapolis - Water Dept
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $900
Reserve, Village of
Reserve, NM
2 inspections $900

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What to do with this record

Use Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Utility Dist. #1 Snohom safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom have? ▼
Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $900.
How many OSHA inspections has Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom had? ▼
Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-23 and the most recent on 2014-07-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom? ▼
Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom has been assessed $900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom 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 Utility Dist. #1 Snohom operate in? ▼
Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221111). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom ranks #87,866 (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 Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Public Utility Dist. #1 Snohom's total OSHA penalty of $900 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bodega Bay Pud-Wastewater Treatment PLT in Bodega Bay, CA is a similar utilities employer with $900 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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