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Wave Broadband

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wave Broadband has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$2,564
Back wages owed

Wave Broadband in Port Orchard, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,564 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wave Broadband 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,564 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, K V Internet Cafe in Clayton, NC is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$2,564
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wave Broadband.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASSOCIATED PUBLISHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WGN CONTINENTAL BROA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCLSNJ'S NORTH PLAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PACIFIC BELL TELEPHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUREAU OF INFORMATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LSC COMMUNICATIONS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYAGUEZ CINEMA CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF ORANGE, ORAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13O'NEIL DIGITAL SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPROUSE COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUNDAY SCHOOL PUBLIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE JAY COMMUNICATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED MEDIA SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVERTISERS ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HERITAGE BROADCASTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TELEVICENTRO OF PUER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EMDEON INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Wave Broadband, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Wave Broadband has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Wave Broadband in the Information enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Wave Broadband at rank #617 of 771 employers ($2,564 owed). Wave Broadband carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #617 of 771 Information employers on WHD back wages ($2,564).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $2,564 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Wave Broadband Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Wave Broadband in Port Orchard, WA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Wave Broadband to date. The Information sector average runs $1,539 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-17

Last Inspection

2012-10-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,564
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,564
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,564

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Wave Broadband owed $2,564 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Wave Broadband compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wave Broadband Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 0 1.3
Total Penalty $0 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,881
View all 1,177 employers in Information →

Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wave Broadband, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Associated Publishers INC 2 insp. Huntingdon, TN Thrift Recycling Management 2 insp. Hammond, IN Pacific Bell Telephone Company 2 insp. San Diego, CA Mount Laurel Township 2 insp. Mount Laurel, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Entermedia Group (TEG)
Jbsa FT Sam Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Matrix Telecom
Atmore, AL
0 inspections $0
Caption Solutions, LLC
Lawrence, KS
0 inspections $0
Superior Binding
Glen Burnie, MD
0 inspections $0
K V Internet Cafe
Clayton, NC
0 inspections $0

Compare Wave Broadband vs The Entermedia Group (TEG) side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Wave Broadband's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Wave Broadband against The Entermedia Group (TEG), a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Wave Broadband's inspection and penalty record is typical for Information or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Information sector
  • Wave Broadband also carries $2,564 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Wave Broadband safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wave Broadband's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Information industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wave Broadband have? ▼
Wave Broadband has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Wave Broadband had? ▼
Wave Broadband has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-17 and the most recent on 2012-10-23. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wave Broadband? ▼
Wave Broadband has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,564 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Wave Broadband been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Wave Broadband, resulting in $2,564 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Wave Broadband operate in? ▼
Wave Broadband operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 517510). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Wave Broadband owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Wave Broadband owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,564 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Wave Broadband's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wave Broadband's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, K V Internet Cafe in Clayton, NC is a similar information 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.