Utilities · Eau Claire, WI

Xcel Energy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Xcel Energy 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

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections

Xcel Energy in Eau Claire, WI 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. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Xcel Energy 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Columbia Power and Water Systems - Administration in Columbia, TN is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
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What the Data Says About Xcel Energy

The federal enforcement record for Xcel Energy in Eau Claire, WI shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Xcel Energy to date. The Utilities sector average runs $5,434 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-05-24 to 2014-08-19, a window of roughly 4 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-05-24

Last Inspection

2014-08-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Xcel Energy compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Xcel Energy	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	0	6.1
Total Penalty	$0	$5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xcel Energy safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Xcel Energy's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Xcel Energy have? ▼

Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy had? ▼

Xcel Energy has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-24 and the most recent on 2014-08-19. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Xcel Energy? ▼

Xcel Energy has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does Xcel Energy operate in? ▼

Xcel Energy operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221210). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.

How does Xcel Energy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Xcel Energy's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Columbia Power and Water Systems - Administration in Columbia, TN is a similar utilities 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.

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