Information · Port Orchard, WA

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.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$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 (2.5x 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

What the Data Says About Wave Broadband

The federal enforcement record for Wave Broadband in Port Orchard, WA shows 2 OSHA inspections with 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 $1,531 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $2,564 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-10-17 to 2012-10-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-10-17

Last Inspection

2012-10-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,887

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,887.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,564

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,564

Avg Back Wages per Case

$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 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Wave Broadband	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.8
Violations	0	1.3
Total Penalty	$0	$1,531
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$1,887

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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 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 960 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 $1,531 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.

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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.

Employer Matching

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.