Establishment profile
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE
347 GRAYROCKS ROAD, WHEATLAND, WY, 82201
Operated by Basin Electric Power Cooperative · 1 of 6 establishments
221112 — Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Summary
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE has accumulated 60 OSHA violations across 21 inspections over 40 years of recorded history, with $136,706 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 34 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 29 citations in this view · $104,606 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 3 | 3 | $10,000 | Nov 2009 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 I | 3 | 3 | $9,000 | Sep 2010 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 E14 | 2 | 2 | $4,250 | Sep 2010 | Mar 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 E01 | 2 | 2 | $4,250 | Sep 2010 | Mar 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 E02 | 2 | 2 | $4,250 | Sep 2010 | Mar 2011 |
| PP040003 DIIE | 2 | 1 | — | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| PP040004 CIIB I | 2 | 1 | — | Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 D02 III | 1 | 1 | $8,856 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2021 |
| 27-11-105 (B)(VI)(A) | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 |
| 29 CFR 2711.0105 BVI A | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C05 IIB | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A04 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A09 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 A02 X | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B07 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F10 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2211 within WY. Peer group: 34 employers. This establishment has 60 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 244 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WY — for Basin Electric Power Cooperative, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Basin Electric Power Cooperative locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 10 cases · 8 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-CA-316067 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2023 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-299483 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2022 | Jun 2024 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RD-292353 | Representation election | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-284001 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2021 | Feb 2022 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-260911 | Unfair labor practice | May 2020 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-238604 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-203874 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-119536 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2013 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-021975 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-008639 | Representation election | Mar 2011 | Apr 2011 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-07 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $8,856 | |
| 2019-11-06 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-08-01 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-06-19 | Unprogrammed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-04-12 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2014-10-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-05-21 | Complaint | 5 | — | $27,000 | |
| 2013-05-21 | Planned | 12 | 1 | $59,000 | |
| 2010-12-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-10-19 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $7,500 | |
| 2010-05-18 | Complaint | 9 | 8 | $12,600 | |
| 2010-05-11 | Complaint | 6 | 5 | $8,488 | |
| 2010-02-16 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | $1,575 | |
| 2009-10-01 | Complaint | 10 | 5 | $1,875 | |
| 2005-05-04 | Planned | 3 | — | $2,812 | |
| 2002-01-18 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-10-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-04-16 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-01-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE is one of 6 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Basin Electric Power Cooperative.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Basin Electric Power Cooperative across all 6 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in fossil fuel electric power generation within WY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWERPOINT OF ROCKS — 2 federal enforcement records
- PACIFICORPGLENROCK — 2 federal enforcement records
- PACIFIC POWER (JIM BRIDGER POWER PLANT)POINT OF ROCKS — 1 federal enforcement record
- DAVE JOHNSTON POWER PLANTGLENROCK — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVEGILLETTE, WY — 2 federal enforcement records
- BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVEBEULAH, ND — 1 federal enforcement record
- BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVEMINOT, ND — 1 federal enforcement record
- BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVESTANTON, ND — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Basin Electric Power Cooperative locationsParent rollup
- Fossil Fuel Electric Power GenerationAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WYState-wide enforcement data
- Fossil Fuel Electric in WYIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Basin Electric Power Cooperative, which operates 6 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE's OSHA violation history?
- BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE has 21 OSHA inspections on record with 60 violations and $136,706 in total penalties.
- How does BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE's safety record compare to its industry?
- BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE operates in the fossil fuel electric power generation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3. BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE's self-reported DART rate is 4.94 compared to an industry average of 1.4.