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Walker River Irrigation District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walker River Irrigation District ranks #46,860 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty42% serious
$6,740
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,860
of 99,447 penalized employers

Walker River Irrigation District in Yerington, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Walker River Irrigation District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,860 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department in Middletown, CT is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,800 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#46,860
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Walker River Irrigation District runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$6,740 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Walker River Irrigation District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMANTUA TOWNSHIP M.U.A., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA GAS OF PA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PHILADELPHIA VILL WW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERWIN UTILITIES - WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIG FLATS TN DPW CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARTHAGE/WEST CARTHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE CITY OF WESTMORE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MADISON SUBURBAN UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLLINS TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BROWNSVILLE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENOA TN KING FERRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SENECA COUNTY SNAKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAK GROVE MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLETE INC DBA MINNE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BURLINGTON TWP WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MUNICIPAL LIGHT AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMMONTON MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSAL LABOR SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Walker River Irrigat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Walker River Irrigation District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Walker River Irrigation District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Walker River Irrigation District sits at penalty rank #474 of 866 penalized establishments ($6,740 assessed).

How Walker River Irrigation District Compares

Walker River Irrigation District's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-01-08

Last Inspection

2025-01-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,370

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $3,370 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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

$13,476

Current Penalty Amount

$6,740

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,736 from the initial assessment of $13,476. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Walker River Irrigation District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Walker River Irrigation District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $6,740 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,370 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Walker River Irrigation District, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,740 here).

Carson Energy Group $6,700 CA Coral Reef Partners, LLC. $6,697 PA City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department $6,800 CT Wrightstown Mua Sewage Treatment Plant $6,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mantua Township M.U.a. 2 insp. Mantua, NJ Aee 2 insp. Humacao, PR Columbia Gas of PA 2 insp. Washington, PA Philadelphia Vill WWTP Lift Station #1 2 insp. Philadelphia, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carson Energy Group
Elk Grove, CA
2 inspections $6,700
Coral Reef Partners, LLC.
Bloomsburg, PA
2 inspections $6,697
City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department
Middletown, CT
3 inspections $6,800
Wrightstown Mua Sewage Treatment Plant
Wrightstown, NJ
2 inspections $6,800
Municipal Light and Power
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $6,827

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What to do with this record

Use Walker River Irrigation District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Walker River Irrigation District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Walker River Irrigation District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Walker River Irrigation District have? ▼
Walker River Irrigation District has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Walker River Irrigation District had? ▼
Walker River Irrigation District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-01-08 and the most recent on 2025-01-08. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Walker River Irrigation District? ▼
Walker River Irrigation District has been assessed $6,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,476 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Walker River Irrigation District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Walker River Irrigation District has 5 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 Walker River Irrigation District operate in? ▼
Walker River Irrigation District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Walker River Irrigation District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Walker River Irrigation District ranks #46,860 (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 Walker River Irrigation District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Walker River Irrigation District's total OSHA penalty of $6,740 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department in Middletown, CT is a similar utilities employer with $6,800 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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