PlainWorker
Employers › CA

Utilities · Dobbins, CA

Yuba County Water Agency

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Yuba County Water Agency has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,230
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,743
of 100,495 penalized employers

Yuba County Water Agency in Dobbins, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,230. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Yuba County Water Agency 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Trinity Solar (Wareham) in West Wareham, MA is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
16%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Yuba County Water Agency compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Yuba County Water Agency runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$1,230 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Yuba County Water Agency

The federal enforcement record for Yuba County Water Agency in Dobbins, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,230 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,230 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $615. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-03-29 to 2026-02-26, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-29

Last Inspection

2026-02-26

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$615

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $615 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,230

Current Penalty Amount

$1,230

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Yuba County Water Agency compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Yuba County Water Agency Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $1,230 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $615 $2,100
View all 3,034 employers in Utilities →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Trinity Solar (Wareham)
West Wareham, MA
0 inspections $0
Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Santee, CA
3 inspections $1,215
Severn Trent Services North America
Corning, CA
2 inspections $1,210
Wenonah Borough Sewer Dept
Wenonah, NJ
2 inspections $1,200
Port of Morrow
Boardman, OR
5 inspections $1,260

Compare Yuba County Water Agency vs Trinity Solar (Wareham) side-by-side →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yuba County Water Agency safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Yuba County Water Agency's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 Yuba County Water Agency have? ▼
Yuba County Water Agency has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,230.
How many OSHA inspections has Yuba County Water Agency had? ▼
Yuba County Water Agency has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-29 and the most recent on 2026-02-26. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Yuba County Water Agency? ▼
Yuba County Water Agency has been assessed $1,230 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Yuba County Water Agency operate in? ▼
Yuba County Water Agency 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 Yuba County Water Agency's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Yuba County Water Agency's total OSHA penalty of $1,230 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, Trinity Solar (Wareham) in West Wareham, MA is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.

Explore PlainWorker

Utilities Industry

All 3,034 employers in this sector
Employers in CA

All inspected employers in this state
Safety Rankings

Most penalized, repeat violators & more

What to check next

Yuba County Water Agency's record is one establishment in a larger pattern. Use it as a research checklist, not a verdict on the employer overall.

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.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.