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San Diego Gas and Electric

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Diego Gas and Electric ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty0% serious
$70,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Diego Gas and Electric in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected San Diego Gas and Electric 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 0 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Maverick County WCID No. 1 in Eagle Pass, TX is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#3,119
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How San Diego Gas and Electric compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows San Diego Gas and Electric runs far above peers (12.7x 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

$70,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($70,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $70,000 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 San Diego Gas and Electric.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011.322.633.945.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGEORGIA POWER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 39POPLAR GROVE UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24CLAYTON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9COLONIE TN DPW DIV O…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16SYLVAN BEACH VILL EA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12MEDFORD LAKES WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5COLLINWOOD-WATER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3PEQUEST RIVER MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43PENNS GROVE SEWERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11LEWISBURG WATER AND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6DANC - CLAYTON VILL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ADAMS VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PARKLAND LIGHT/WATER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NORTH STEWART UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5RICHLAND TN WATER DE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CONSOLIDATED EDISON …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10LEWISBURG WATER AND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13AEE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0HIXSON UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7San Diego Gas and El…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
San Diego Gas and Electric has 4 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.

San Diego Gas and Electric in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, San Diego Gas and Electric sits at penalty rank #50 of 866 penalized establishments ($70,000 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $70,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How San Diego Gas and Electric Compares

San Diego Gas and Electric's 1.00 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 (12.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-05-07

Last Inspection

2025-07-10

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $17,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

1

Willful

25.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$71,495

Current Penalty Amount

$70,000

Penalty Reduction

2.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$70,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,495 from the initial assessment of $71,495. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How San Diego Gas and Electric compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric San Diego Gas and Electric Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $70,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,500 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for San Diego Gas and Electric, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,000 here).

Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority $69,520 NJ City of Salem Sewage Treatment $68,600 NJ Trenton Water Department $68,100 NJ City of Trenton Water Department - Filtration Plant $67,900 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Georgia Power Company 4 insp. Cartersville, GA Poplar Grove Utility-Administration 4 insp. Atoka, TN Clayton Vill WWTP 4 insp. Clayton, NY Colonie TN DPW Div of Latham Water Mohawk View WTP 4 insp. Latham, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority
Lambertville, NJ
9 inspections $69,520
City of Salem Sewage Treatment
Salem, NJ
2 inspections $68,600
The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company
Akron, OH
0 inspections $0
Maverick County WCID No. 1
Eagle Pass, TX
0 inspections $0
Trenton Water Department
Trenton, NJ
3 inspections $68,100

Compare San Diego Gas and Electric vs Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use San Diego Gas and Electric's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare San Diego Gas and Electric against Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether San Diego Gas and Electric's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
  • San Diego Gas and Electric also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 San Diego Gas and Electric safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, San Diego Gas and Electric's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does San Diego Gas and Electric have? ▼
San Diego Gas and Electric has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,000.
How many OSHA inspections has San Diego Gas and Electric had? ▼
San Diego Gas and Electric has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-07 and the most recent on 2025-07-10. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for San Diego Gas and Electric? ▼
San Diego Gas and Electric has been assessed $70,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $71,495 (a 2.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does San Diego Gas and Electric have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. San Diego Gas and Electric has 0 serious violations, 1 willful violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has San Diego Gas and Electric been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against San Diego Gas and Electric, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does San Diego Gas and Electric operate in? ▼
San Diego Gas and Electric operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221121). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if San Diego Gas and Electric owes me wages? ▼
If you believe San Diego Gas and Electric owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does San Diego Gas and Electric rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, San Diego Gas and Electric ranks #3,119 (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 San Diego Gas and Electric's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
San Diego Gas and Electric's total OSHA penalty of $70,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (12.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maverick County WCID No. 1 in Eagle Pass, TX 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.