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Southern California Gas Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern California Gas Company ranks #6,981 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty0% serious
$40,035
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,981
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern California Gas Company in Porter Ranch, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,035. 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 Gas Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,981 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). 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, Guam Waterworks Authority in Hagatna, GU is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#6,981
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Gas Company runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$40,035 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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 Gas Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF WEST CAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6READINGTON-LEBANON S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TOWN OF FRANKLIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36COVE ORCHARD WATER A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF FRIES WASTEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CASTALIAN SPRINGS BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WEBB CREEK UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANDERSON COUNTY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF BUCHANAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SEVIER COUNTY UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PORTLAND - GAS DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF WILMINGTON -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WEST CARTHAGE VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FALLSBURG TN WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ONEIDA CO WATER POLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BETHLEHEM TOWN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DTE ENERGY CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FIRST UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FULTON CITY WATER MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Southern California …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Southern California Gas Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Gas Company in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Southern California Gas Company sits at penalty rank #111 of 866 penalized establishments ($40,035 assessed).

How Southern California Gas Company Compares

Southern California Gas Company's 3.00 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 (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-27

Last Inspection

2015-12-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,018

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $20,018 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$60,800

Current Penalty Amount

$40,035

Penalty Reduction

34.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,765 from the initial assessment of $60,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

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

Metric Southern California Gas Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $40,035 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,018 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,035 here).

National Water Main Cleaning Company $40,473 NY Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority $39,200 NJ Borough of Franklin Water-Sewer Division $39,200 NJ Energy Harbor Generation LLC $39,156 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of West Caldwell DPW- Water Division 2 insp. West Caldwell, NJ Readington-Lebanon Sewerage Authority 2 insp. Whitehouse Station, NJ Town of Franklin 2 insp. Franklin, ME Cove Orchard Water Association 2 insp. Yamhill, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

National Water Main Cleaning Company
Long Island City, NY
2 inspections $40,473
Guam Waterworks Authority
Hagatna, GU
0 inspections $0
Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority
Pleasantville, NJ
6 inspections $39,200
Borough of Franklin Water-Sewer Division
Franklin, NJ
4 inspections $39,200
Energy Harbor Generation LLC
Stratton, OH
2 inspections $39,156

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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 Gas Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern California Gas Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Gas Company have? ▼
Southern California Gas Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,035.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern California Gas Company had? ▼
Southern California Gas Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-27 and the most recent on 2015-12-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern California Gas Company? ▼
Southern California Gas Company has been assessed $40,035 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,800 (a 34.2% reduction).
What industry does Southern California Gas Company operate in? ▼
Southern California Gas Company operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). 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 Gas 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 Gas Company ranks #6,981 (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 Gas Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern California Gas Company's total OSHA penalty of $40,035 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Guam Waterworks Authority in Hagatna, GU is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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