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Sweetwater Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sweetwater Authority has a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,325
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,552
of 100,495 penalized employers

Sweetwater Authority in Spring Valley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sweetwater Authority 2 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half 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, Engineered Cooling Services in Pensacola, FL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
26%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Sweetwater Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sweetwater Authority runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,325 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Sweetwater Authority

The federal enforcement record for Sweetwater Authority in Spring Valley, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 3.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $19,725 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,325 - a 88.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,163. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-10 to 2022-09-23, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-10

Last Inspection

2022-09-23

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $1,163 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

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

$19,725

Current Penalty Amount

$2,325

Penalty Reduction

88.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,400 from the initial assessment of $19,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Sweetwater Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sweetwater Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $2,325 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,163 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweetwater Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sweetwater Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sweetwater Authority have? ▼
Sweetwater Authority has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,325.
How many OSHA inspections has Sweetwater Authority had? ▼
Sweetwater Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-10 and the most recent on 2022-09-23. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sweetwater Authority? ▼
Sweetwater Authority has been assessed $2,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,725 (a 88.2% reduction).
What industry does Sweetwater Authority operate in? ▼
Sweetwater Authority operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Sweetwater Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sweetwater Authority's total OSHA penalty of $2,325 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Engineered Cooling Services in Pensacola, FL is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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