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West County Wastewater District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West County Wastewater District ranks #22,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty43% serious
$15,725
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

West County Wastewater District in Richmond, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,725. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West County Wastewater District 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Lime Energy in Huntersville, NC is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#22,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 West County Wastewater District runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$15,725 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 West County Wastewater District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKANSAS GAS SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILLINGBORO MUA WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KETCHIKAN CITY OF PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DALIA TRAVEL MART INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WATER & WASTEWATER S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ESCANABA CITY OF WAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROGERSVILLE - WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BUFFALO WATER AUTHOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0POWELL CLINCH UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WELLSVILLE VILL MUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREENPORT TN WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RICHLAND TN STOWELL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FULTON CITY NORTHEAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF DEER CREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UTILITY PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MT PLEASANT TN WTR &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNT HOLLY MUNICIPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ARKANSAS ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRIELLE WATER DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2West County Wastewat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
West County Wastewater District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

West County Wastewater District in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: West County Wastewater District is the #275 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($15,725).

How West County Wastewater District Compares

West County Wastewater District's 3.50 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-10

Last Inspection

2025-08-27

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,863

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $7,863 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$33,725

Current Penalty Amount

$15,725

Penalty Reduction

53.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,000 from the initial assessment of $33,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How West County Wastewater District compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West County Wastewater District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $15,725 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,863 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West County Wastewater District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,725 here).

Eatontown Sewerage Authority $15,600 NJ City Electric Supply $15,938 NV First Energy Generation Corporation $15,500 PA Inframark,LLC $15,964 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kansas Gas Service 2 insp. Shawnee, KS Willingboro Mua Water Pollution Control 2 insp. Willingboro, NJ Ketchikan City of Public Works -Wastewater Treatment Division TP-a 2 insp. Ketchikan, AK Dalia Travel Mart INC 2 insp. Four Oaks, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Blue Stone Solutions
Albuquerque, NM
0 inspections $0
Eatontown Sewerage Authority
Eatontown, NJ
3 inspections $15,600
Lime Energy
Huntersville, NC
0 inspections $0
City of Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
10 inspections $15,585
City Electric Supply
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $15,938

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What to do with this record

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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 West County Wastewater District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West County Wastewater District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 West County Wastewater District have? ▼
West County Wastewater District has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,725.
How many OSHA inspections has West County Wastewater District had? ▼
West County Wastewater District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-10 and the most recent on 2025-08-27. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West County Wastewater District? ▼
West County Wastewater District has been assessed $15,725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,725 (a 53.4% reduction).
Does West County Wastewater District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West County Wastewater District has 3 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 West County Wastewater District operate in? ▼
West County Wastewater District operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West County Wastewater District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West County Wastewater District ranks #22,928 (the top quarter 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 West County Wastewater District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West County Wastewater District's total OSHA penalty of $15,725 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lime Energy in Huntersville, NC 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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