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Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist has a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty84% serious
$12,700
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#28,575
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
72%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist 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

$12,700 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist

The federal enforcement record for Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist in Sunnyside, WA includes 5 OSHA inspections and 25 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 21 (84.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $12,700 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $12,700 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,540. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-08-05 to 2014-09-04, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

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

$826

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 $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

84.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

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 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.1
Violations 25 6.4
Total Penalty $12,700 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,540 $826
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0 inspections $0
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3 inspections $12,675
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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 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
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 $2,581 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 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.

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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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