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Spokane Water/Sewer Maint

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spokane Water/Sewer Maint ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spokane Water/Sewer Maint in Spokane, WA 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: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spokane Water/Sewer Maint 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sunland Fire Protection in Fort Bragg, NC is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#78,503
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 Spokane Water/Sewer Maint compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spokane Water/Sewer Maint runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Spokane Water/Sewer Maint.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF GLOUCESTER -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF FLORHAM P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SCOTTSDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TOWN OF LINCOLNVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ESSEX FIRE ENGINE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MARYLAND STATE HIGHW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VILLAGE OF ROSELLE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SEA CLIFF VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTFIELD FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CITY OF SHERIDAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYSDMV STATEN ISLAND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. GENERAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DV, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPT. OF INTERIOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD 71ST PCT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF HIGHLAND PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Spokane Water/Sewer …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Spokane Water/Sewer Maint has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Spokane Water/Sewer Maint in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Spokane Water/Sewer Maint is the #1,323 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($1,800).

How Spokane Water/Sewer Maint Compares

Spokane Water/Sewer Maint's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-14

Last Inspection

2012-05-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Spokane Water/Sewer Maint compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Spokane Water/Sewer Maint Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $1,800 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Spokane Water/Sewer Maint, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Township of Lacey Police Department $1,800 NJ Township of South Orange $1,800 NJ NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR $1,800 NC Town of Sherman $1,800 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Gloucester - FD 2 insp. Gloucester City, NJ Borough of Florham Park Fire Department - Company 1 2 insp. Florham Park, NJ City Hall 2 insp. East Orange, NJ City of Scottsdale - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 2 insp. Scottsdale, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Lacey Police Department
Forked River, NJ
2 inspections $1,800
Township of South Orange
South Orange, NJ
2 inspections $1,800
Town of Sherman
Sherman, CT
3 inspections $1,800
NC Depart of Public Safety/Alexander Juvenile CTR
Taylorsville, NC
2 inspections $1,800
Sunland Fire Protection
Fort Bragg, NC
2 inspections $1,800

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What to do with this record

Use Spokane Water/Sewer Maint'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 Spokane Water/Sewer Maint safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spokane Water/Sewer Maint'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 Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Spokane Water/Sewer Maint have? ▼
Spokane Water/Sewer Maint has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Spokane Water/Sewer Maint had? ▼
Spokane Water/Sewer Maint has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-14 and the most recent on 2012-05-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spokane Water/Sewer Maint? ▼
Spokane Water/Sewer Maint has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Spokane Water/Sewer Maint have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spokane Water/Sewer Maint 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 Spokane Water/Sewer Maint operate in? ▼
Spokane Water/Sewer Maint operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spokane Water/Sewer Maint rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spokane Water/Sewer Maint ranks #78,503 (the lower half 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 Spokane Water/Sewer Maint's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spokane Water/Sewer Maint's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunland Fire Protection in Fort Bragg, NC is a similar public administration employer with $1,800 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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