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Walker River Irrigation District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walker River Irrigation District has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty42% serious
$6,740
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,315
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
53%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Walker River Irrigation District

The federal enforcement record for Walker River Irrigation District in Yerington, NV includes 2 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 6.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (41.7%) 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 $13,476 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,740 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,370. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2025-01-08 to 2025-01-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Walker River Irrigation District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $6,740 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,370 $2,100
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2 inspections $6,697
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Middletown, CT
3 inspections $6,800
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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 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.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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