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Union Gap Irrigation Dist

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Union Gap Irrigation Dist ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty76% serious
$1,200
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Union Gap Irrigation Dist in Wapato, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Union Gap Irrigation Dist 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 29 violations, averaging 14.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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, Rio Rancho Animal Control in Rio Rancho, NM is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,200 in current penalties.

14.5
violations per inspection
75.9%
of violations were serious
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Union Gap Irrigation Dist compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Union Gap Irrigation Dist runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,200 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% 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 Union Gap Irrigation Dist.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIDGEWOOD DPW WORTEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WOODBURY FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF STARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NORTHVILLE TWP POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIPATRIA STATE PRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CA DEPT CORRECTIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTY OF SANTA BARB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROMWELL FIRE DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF SPRINGERVILL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF TURNER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEXINGTON - POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BENTON - ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMBLEN COUNTY - COU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PHELPS TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PROVOST MARSHAL'S OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD SRG 3, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TTG UTILITIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Union Gap Irrigation…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29
Union Gap Irrigation Dist has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Union Gap Irrigation Dist in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Union Gap Irrigation Dist ranks #1,441 at $1,200 current penalty.

How Union Gap Irrigation Dist Compares

Union Gap Irrigation Dist's 14.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-07

Last Inspection

2014-03-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.5 violations per visit. That's $600 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

75.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

24.1% 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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Union Gap Irrigation Dist compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Union Gap Irrigation Dist Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 29 6.4
Total Penalty $1,200 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $600 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Union Gap Irrigation Dist, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,200 here).

Rio Rancho Animal Control $1,200 NM CA Corrections and Rehabilitation $1,200 CA Ncda & CS, Food and Drug Protection Division $1,200 NC Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department $1,200 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ridgewood DPW Worten Dyke Facility 2 insp. Midland Park, NJ Woodbury Fire Department (Building) 2 insp. Woodbury, NJ Town of Starks 2 insp. Starks, ME Northville TWP Police Department 2 insp. Northville, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rio Rancho Animal Control
Rio Rancho, NM
2 inspections $1,200
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation
Ione, CA
3 inspections $1,200
City of Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake, WA
3 inspections $1,200
City of Ellensburg
Ellensburg, WA
6 inspections $1,200
Ncda & CS, Food and Drug Protection Division
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $1,200

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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 Union Gap Irrigation Dist safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Union Gap Irrigation Dist's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 2 inspections, including 22 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 Union Gap Irrigation Dist have? ▼
Union Gap Irrigation Dist has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Union Gap Irrigation Dist had? ▼
Union Gap Irrigation Dist has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-07 and the most recent on 2014-03-27. This averages 14.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Union Gap Irrigation Dist? ▼
Union Gap Irrigation Dist has been assessed $1,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Union Gap Irrigation Dist have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Union Gap Irrigation Dist has 22 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 Union Gap Irrigation Dist operate in? ▼
Union Gap Irrigation 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 Union Gap Irrigation Dist rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Union Gap Irrigation Dist ranks #84,567 (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 Union Gap Irrigation Dist's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Union Gap Irrigation Dist's total OSHA penalty of $1,200 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, Rio Rancho Animal Control in Rio Rancho, NM is a similar public administration employer with $1,200 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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