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West Sound Utility District #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Sound Utility District #1 has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty8% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#97,138
of 100,495 penalized employers

West Sound Utility District #1 in Port Orchard, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 West Sound Utility District #1 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board in Coos Bay, OR is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
8.3%
of violations were serious
3%
of penalized employers rank lower

How West Sound Utility District #1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Sound Utility District #1 runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 West Sound Utility District #1

The federal enforcement record for West Sound Utility District #1 in Port Orchard, WA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 4.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (8.3%) 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 $300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $300 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $100. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-01-27 to 2014-11-19, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-27

Last Inspection

2014-11-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

8.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

91.7% 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

$300

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How West Sound Utility District #1 compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Sound Utility District #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $300 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Sound Utility District #1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Sound Utility District #1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 West Sound Utility District #1 have? ▼
West Sound Utility District #1 has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has West Sound Utility District #1 had? ▼
West Sound Utility District #1 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-27 and the most recent on 2014-11-19. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Sound Utility District #1? ▼
West Sound Utility District #1 has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does West Sound Utility District #1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Sound Utility District #1 has 1 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 Sound Utility District #1 operate in? ▼
West Sound Utility District #1 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 West Sound Utility District #1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Sound Utility District #1's total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board in Coos Bay, OR is a similar utilities employer with $300 in current penalties.

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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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