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Washington Water Service Compa

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washington Water Service Compa ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty58% serious
$3,300
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Washington Water Service Compa in Gig Harbor, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Washington Water Service Compa 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Eastower Communications in Boca Raton, FL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
57.9%
of violations were serious
#66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Washington Water Service Compa compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Washington Water Service Compa runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,300 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Washington Water Service Compa.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIANT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF RATON, WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP MU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OZARKS ELECTRIC COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STONY BROOK REGIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PINE - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF HAMPTON, DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PERRY VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF GEORGETOWN -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VI WATER & POWER AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BINGHAMTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMESTOWN BPU PINE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAPE MAY COUNTY MUA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CLAYTON BOROUGH WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MODESTO IRRIGATION D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CITY, CITY OF:…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Washington Water Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Washington Water Service Compa has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Washington Water Service Compa in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Washington Water Service Compa sits at penalty rank #612 of 866 penalized establishments ($3,300 assessed).

How Washington Water Service Compa Compares

Washington Water Service Compa's 9.50 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-30

Last Inspection

2014-07-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $1,650 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

57.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

42.1% 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

$3,800

Current Penalty Amount

$3,300

Penalty Reduction

13.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $500 from the initial assessment of $3,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Washington Water Service Compa compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Washington Water Service Compa Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 6.1
Total Penalty $3,300 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,650 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Washington Water Service Compa, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,300 here).

Custom Solar $3,301 CO Los Angeles Department of Water and Power $3,325 CA City of Gold Hill $3,330 OR D.L. Smith Electrical Construction INC. $3,260 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alliant Energy 2 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA City of Raton, Water Works 2 insp. Raton, NM Deptford Township Mua Pump Stations 2 insp. Wenonah, NJ Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation 2 insp. Fayetteville, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Custom Solar
Boulder, CO
2 inspections $3,301
Eastower Communications
Boca Raton, FL
0 inspections $0
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Bishop, CA
4 inspections $3,325
City of Gold Hill
Gold Hill, OR
6 inspections $3,330
D.L. Smith Electrical Construction INC.
Lawrence, KS
2 inspections $3,260

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What to do with this record

Use Washington Water Service Compa'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 Washington Water Service Compa safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Washington Water Service Compa's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Washington Water Service Compa have? ▼
Washington Water Service Compa has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Washington Water Service Compa had? ▼
Washington Water Service Compa has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-30 and the most recent on 2014-07-30. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Washington Water Service Compa? ▼
Washington Water Service Compa has been assessed $3,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,800 (a 13.2% reduction).
Does Washington Water Service Compa have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Washington Water Service Compa has 11 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 Washington Water Service Compa operate in? ▼
Washington Water Service Compa 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 Washington Water Service Compa rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Washington Water Service Compa ranks #66,148 (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 Washington Water Service Compa's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Washington Water Service Compa's total OSHA penalty of $3,300 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eastower Communications in Boca Raton, FL is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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