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Southern California Edison Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern California Edison Company ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$27,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern California Edison Company in Visalia, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,000. 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 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Monroe Township Mua in Williamstown, NJ is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $26,750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 well above peers (4.9x 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

$27,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Southern California Edison Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3URBANA & CHAMPAIGN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PUBLIC UTILITY DIST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ITC HOLDINGS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAMPTON UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF GLASGOW WAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOBELVILLE - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARTHAGE VILL RESERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THERESA VILL WATER S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SHELBYVILLE-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PARSONS-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VILLAGE OF FISHER-WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF FALMOUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOLIVAR - GAS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH WEST UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VILLAGE OF CAPRON - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRISTOL TENNESSEE ES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AKRON VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Southern California …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Southern California Edison Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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

Utilities sector: Southern California Edison Company is the #174 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($27,000).

How Southern California Edison Company Compares

Southern California Edison Company's 1.50 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 well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-07-08

Last Inspection

2020-05-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $13,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$36,710

Current Penalty Amount

$27,000

Penalty Reduction

26.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,710 from the initial assessment of $36,710. 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 3 6.1
Total Penalty $27,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,500 $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 ($27,000 here).

Montgomery Township Sewer Utility $27,000 NJ Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC. $27,151 ND Monroe Township Mua $26,750 NJ Doyon Utilities LLC $26,703 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Deptford Township Municipal Utilities Authority (Water) 2 insp. Wenonah, NJ Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District 2 insp. Urbana, IL Public Utility Dist No 1 2 insp. Longview, WA Itc Holdings CORP 2 insp. Novi, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Montgomery Township Sewer Utility
Skillman, NJ
4 inspections $27,000
Minnkota Power Cooperative, INC.
Center, ND
3 inspections $27,151
Monroe Township Mua
Williamstown, NJ
4 inspections $26,750
Doyon Utilities LLC
Fort Wainwright, AK
6 inspections $26,703
Circle S Irrigation
Clarksdale, MS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Southern California Edison Company'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 Southern California Edison Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern California Edison Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Southern California Edison Company have? ▼
Southern California Edison Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern California Edison Company had? ▼
Southern California Edison Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-08 and the most recent on 2020-05-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern California Edison Company? ▼
Southern California Edison Company has been assessed $27,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,710 (a 26.5% reduction).
Does Southern California Edison Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern California Edison Company 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 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 #12,167 (the top quarter 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 $27,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Monroe Township Mua in Williamstown, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $26,750 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 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.