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Southern California Edison Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern California Edison Company ranks #6,045 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$44,435
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,045
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern California Edison Company in Rialto, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,435. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern California Edison Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,045 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Wastewater Treatment Plant in Atlantic City, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $44,100 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#6,045
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern California Edison Company runs far above peers (8.1x 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

$44,435 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Southern California Edison Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBEE HOOGAN SHELTER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LANDIS SEWAGE AUTHOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE METROPOLITAN DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIRCH BAY WATER & SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHAPEL HILL - SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OCOEE UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIGEON FORGE - WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0METROPOLITAN WATER R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALFRED VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CITY OF EFFINGHAM-WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUMMERTOWN UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHADY GROVE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WATERLOO VILL RIVER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUNTSVILLE UTILITY-W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOPEWELL TN WATER DIST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SENECA COUNTY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF MAROA-WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF WATERLOO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Southern California …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Southern California Edison Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Southern California Edison Company in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Southern California Edison Company sits at penalty rank #98 of 866 penalized establishments ($44,435 assessed).

How Southern California Edison Company Compares

Southern California Edison Company's 4.00 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 (8.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-13

Last Inspection

2018-06-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,218

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $22,218 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$131,435

Current Penalty Amount

$44,435

Penalty Reduction

66.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $87,000 from the initial assessment of $131,435. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Southern California Edison Company compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern California Edison Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $44,435 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,218 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern California Edison Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,435 here).

Tampa Electric Company $44,650 FL Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Wastewater Treatment Plant $44,100 NJ Borough of Tuckerton Water Department $44,800 NJ Burlington City Sewage Treatment Plant $44,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bee Hoogan Shelter Foundation, INC. 2 insp. Kaibeto, AZ Landis Sewage Authority 2 insp. Vineland, NJ The Metropolitan District 2 insp. West Hartford, CT Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist. 2 insp. Birch Bay, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tampa Electric Company
Tampa, FL
4 inspections $44,650
Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Atlantic City, NJ
2 inspections $44,100
Borough of Tuckerton Water Department
Tuckerton, NJ
4 inspections $44,800
Burlington City Sewage Treatment Plant
Burlington, NJ
4 inspections $44,800
City of Vineland - Water Utility
Vineland, NJ
2 inspections $44,000

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What to do with this record

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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 Southern California Edison Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern California Edison Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Southern California Edison Company have? ▼
Southern California Edison Company has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,435.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern California Edison Company had? ▼
Southern California Edison Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-13 and the most recent on 2018-06-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern California Edison Company? ▼
Southern California Edison Company has been assessed $44,435 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $131,435 (a 66.2% reduction).
Does Southern California Edison Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern California Edison Company has 7 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 Southern California Edison Company operate in? ▼
Southern California Edison Company operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Southern California Edison Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern California Edison Company ranks #6,045 (the top 10% 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 Southern California Edison Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern California Edison Company's total OSHA penalty of $44,435 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (8.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Wastewater Treatment Plant in Atlantic City, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $44,100 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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