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Turlock Irrigation District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Turlock Irrigation District has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$13,535
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#26,856
of 100,495 penalized employers

Turlock Irrigation District in Turlock, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,535. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Turlock Irrigation District 6 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hampton Roads Sanitation District in Williamsburg, VA is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $13,434 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
73%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Turlock Irrigation District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Turlock Irrigation District runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$13,535 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Turlock Irrigation District

The federal enforcement record for Turlock Irrigation District in Turlock, CA includes 6 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 1.67 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 $19,410 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $13,535 - a 30.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,256. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-07-09 to 2024-03-04, a window of roughly 12 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-07-09

Last Inspection

2024-03-04

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,256

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 6 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $2,256 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

10

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

$19,410

Current Penalty Amount

$13,535

Penalty Reduction

30.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,875 from the initial assessment of $19,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Turlock Irrigation District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Turlock Irrigation District Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 10 6.1
Total Penalty $13,535 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,256 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Buffalo Sewer Authority
Buffalo, NY
3 inspections $0
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3 inspections $13,590
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Williamsburg, VA
4 inspections $13,434
City of Stockton, Dept of Municipal Utilities
Stockton, CA
3 inspections $13,425
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turlock Irrigation District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Turlock Irrigation District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 6 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 Turlock Irrigation District have? ▼
Turlock Irrigation District has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,535.
How many OSHA inspections has Turlock Irrigation District had? ▼
Turlock Irrigation District has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-09 and the most recent on 2024-03-04. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Turlock Irrigation District? ▼
Turlock Irrigation District has been assessed $13,535 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,410 (a 30.3% reduction).
What industry does Turlock Irrigation District operate in? ▼
Turlock Irrigation District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Turlock Irrigation District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Turlock Irrigation District's total OSHA penalty of $13,535 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hampton Roads Sanitation District in Williamsburg, VA is a similar utilities employer with $13,434 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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