Utilities · RIDDLE, OR

SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN

OSHA records show a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections — below the Utilities industry average for penalties.

Reviewed byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · June 8, 2026

2
OSHA inspections: 1
Violations cited: $0
OSHA penalties

SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN in RIDDLE, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN has been inspected 2 times by OSHA over 1 year. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 0.5 violations per inspection. Compared to the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN has been inspected fewer frequently.

0.5
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN

The federal enforcement record for SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN in RIDDLE, OR includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) 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 $0 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $0 — no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $0. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,754 per employer, this record runs below peers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-04-09 to 2012-04-09, a window of roughly 1 year. This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-04-09

Last Inspection

2012-04-09

Inspection Span

1 year

Violations per Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty per Inspection

Industry Avg per Inspection

$2,204

Violation Breakdown

Serious

0.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	1	6.2
Total Penalty	$0	$5,754
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,204

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN have? ▼

SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN had? ▼

SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-09 and the most recent on 2012-04-09. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN? ▼

SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN operate in? ▼

SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,821 total OSHA inspections and $17.24M in cumulative penalties.

What are my rights if I work at SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN? ▼

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.

How do I file an OSHA complaint against SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN? ▼

You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

How does SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSN's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,754 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer.

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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.

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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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