Public Administration · Sunnyside, WA

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist ranks #28,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty84% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,700
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #28,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist in Sunnyside, WA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station in Kailua, HI is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,675 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 84.0%
of violations were serious: #28,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Sunnyside Valley Irr D…

$12,700
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,700 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist.

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist is the #496 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($12,700).

How Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist Compares

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist's 5.00 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 well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-08-05

Last Inspection

2014-09-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,540

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,540 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

84.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,700

Current Penalty Amount

$12,700

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	3.2
Violations	25	6.4
Total Penalty	$12,700	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,540	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,700 here).

Buena Vista Public Works Department $12,700 VA C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station $12,675 HI City of las Vegas $12,650 NV Maryland Department of Transportation $12,778 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Palisades Park Borough Hall 5 insp. Palisades Park, NJ Department of Corrections, State of Iowa 5 insp. Clarinda, IA Orem City 5 insp. Orem, UT Nycha Armstrong Houses Warehouse 5 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Buena Vista Public Works Department

Buena Vista, VA

3 inspections $12,700

Beardstown Fire Department

Beardstown, IL

0 inspections $0

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station

Kailua, HI

3 inspections $12,675

City of las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

12 inspections $12,650

Maryland Department of Transportation

Baltimore, MD

7 inspections $12,778

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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 Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 5 inspections, including 21 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist have? ▼

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,700.

How many OSHA inspections has Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist had? ▼

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-05 and the most recent on 2014-09-04. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist? ▼

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist has been assessed $12,700 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist has 21 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 Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist operate in? ▼

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926130). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist ranks #28,402 (the upper 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 Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist's total OSHA penalty of $12,700 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station in Kailua, HI is a similar public administration employer with $12,675 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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