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West Sound Utility District #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Sound Utility District #1 ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty8% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (1.1x 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
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (0.05x 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 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 West Sound Utility District #1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEATONTOWN SEWERAGE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DOMINION VIRGINIA PO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CROSS ANCHOR UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NORTHEAST CENTRAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NISKAYUNA TN WTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BELFAST TN - WTP - W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL SQUARE VILL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HIXSON UTILITY-ADMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CHEMUNG CO MILTON ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CASTALIAN SPRINGS UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALDEN VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AEE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARKSBURG UTILITY -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF FREDERICK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NIAGARA FALLS CITY W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ELMWOOD PARK DPW - S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ARCOSA WIND TOWERS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SANFORD M ANDERSON W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNICOI COUNTY GAS UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3West Sound Utility D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
West Sound Utility District #1 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 Sound Utility District #1 in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: West Sound Utility District #1 is the #819 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($300).

How West Sound Utility District #1 Compares

West Sound Utility District #1's 4.00 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 below peers (0.05x the sector average).

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

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Sound Utility District #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $300 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Sound Utility District #1, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board $300 OR Springfield Water & Wastewater $300 VT Borough of Avon Sewer Department $300 NJ Netarts Water District $300 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Eatontown Sewerage Authority 3 insp. Eatontown, NJ Dominion Virginia Power 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Cross Anchor Utility District - Administration 3 insp. Greeneville, TN Northeast Central County Public Water District 3 insp. Edwardsville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board
Coos Bay, OR
4 inspections $300
Water & Wastewater Services LL
Mount Vernon, WA
2 inspections $300
Springfield Water & Wastewater
Springfield, VT
2 inspections $300
Borough of Avon Sewer Department
Avon BY the Sea, NJ
2 inspections $300
Netarts Water District
Netarts, OR
4 inspections $300

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What to do with this record

Use West Sound Utility District #1'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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Sound Utility District #1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Sound Utility District #1 ranks #96,117 (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 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 $5,509 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.
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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