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Santa Fe Irrigation District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Fe Irrigation District ranks #51,396 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty6% serious
$5,730
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#51,396
of 99,447 penalized employers

Santa Fe Irrigation District in Rancho Santa Fe, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,730. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Santa Fe Irrigation District 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,396 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Great Lakes Water Authority - Northeast Water Treatment Plant in Detroit, MI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,700 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
5.6%
of violations were serious
#51,396
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Santa Fe Irrigation District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Santa Fe Irrigation District sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$5,730 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Santa Fe Irrigation District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHACKETTSTOWN MUNICIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HUMBOLDT UTILITIES -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JEFFERSON COCKE CO U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PERSIA UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SILVER SPRINGS MUTUA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AEE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALEXANDRIA TN WTP - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JEFFERSON COCKE CO U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GATES-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FIBROMINN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHURCH HILL - SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MAURY SERVICE AUTHOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LAKE LABISH WATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AEE CONSERVACION PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FERRUM WATER & SEWAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ONONDAGA CO OAK ORCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BIG BEND ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Santa Fe Irrigation …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Santa Fe Irrigation District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Santa Fe Irrigation District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Santa Fe Irrigation District sits at penalty rank #501 of 866 penalized establishments ($5,730 assessed).

How Santa Fe Irrigation District Compares

Santa Fe Irrigation District's 6.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-04

Last Inspection

2024-12-05

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,910

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,910 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

5.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

94.4% 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

$8,680

Current Penalty Amount

$5,730

Penalty Reduction

34.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,950 from the initial assessment of $8,680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Santa Fe Irrigation District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Santa Fe Irrigation District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 18 6.1
Total Penalty $5,730 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,910 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Santa Fe Irrigation District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,730 here).

Incline Village General Improvement District $5,708 NV Great Lakes Water Authority - Northeast Water Treatment Plant $5,700 MI Northern Star Generation Services Company LLC $5,670 FL East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant $5,800 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hackettstown Municipal Utilities Authority 3 insp. Hackettstown, NJ Pacificorp 3 insp. Bend, OR Humboldt Utilities - Water 3 insp. Humboldt, TN Jefferson Cocke CO Utility-Administration 3 insp. Newport, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Incline Village General Improvement District
Incline Village, NV
3 inspections $5,708
Great Lakes Water Authority - Northeast Water Treatment Plant
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $5,700
Northern Star Generation Services Company LLC
Bartow, FL
2 inspections $5,670
East Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant
East Lansing, MI
3 inspections $5,800
NV Energy, INC
Reno, NV
4 inspections $5,636

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What to do with this record

Use Santa Fe Irrigation District'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 Santa Fe Irrigation District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Santa Fe Irrigation District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 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 Santa Fe Irrigation District have? ▼
Santa Fe Irrigation District has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,730.
How many OSHA inspections has Santa Fe Irrigation District had? ▼
Santa Fe Irrigation District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-04 and the most recent on 2024-12-05. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Santa Fe Irrigation District? ▼
Santa Fe Irrigation District has been assessed $5,730 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,680 (a 34.0% reduction).
Does Santa Fe Irrigation District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Santa Fe Irrigation District 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 Santa Fe Irrigation District operate in? ▼
Santa Fe Irrigation District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Santa Fe Irrigation District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Santa Fe Irrigation District ranks #51,396 (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 Santa Fe Irrigation District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Santa Fe Irrigation District's total OSHA penalty of $5,730 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Great Lakes Water Authority - Northeast Water Treatment Plant in Detroit, MI is a similar utilities employer with $5,700 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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