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Seal Rock Water District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seal Rock Water District has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#100,352
of 100,495 penalized employers

Seal Rock Water District in Seal Rock, OR has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Seal Rock Water District 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pud #1 Franklin County in Pasco, WA is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
0%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Seal Rock Water District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Seal Rock Water District runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 Seal Rock Water District

The federal enforcement record for Seal Rock Water District in Seal Rock, OR includes 4 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.50 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 $100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $25. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.02x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-17 to 2013-06-05, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2013-06-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $25 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

$100

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Seal Rock Water District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seal Rock Water District Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $100 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Town of Old Orchard Beach
Ocean Park, ME
2 inspections $100
Pacificorp
Lakeview, OR
3 inspections $100
Pud #1 Franklin County
Pasco, WA
3 inspections $100
Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency
Nehalem, OR
2 inspections $100
Sutherlin Water Control District
Sutherlin, OR
3 inspections $100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seal Rock Water District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Seal Rock Water District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 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 Seal Rock Water District have? ▼
Seal Rock Water District has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has Seal Rock Water District had? ▼
Seal Rock Water District has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2013-06-05. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seal Rock Water District? ▼
Seal Rock Water District has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Seal Rock Water District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Seal Rock Water 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 Seal Rock Water District operate in? ▼
Seal Rock Water District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Seal Rock Water District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Seal Rock Water District's total OSHA penalty of $100 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pud #1 Franklin County in Pasco, WA is a similar utilities employer with $100 in current penalties.

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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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