Establishment profile
BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
1373 N. HWY 261, RITZVILLE, WA, 99169
221122 — Electric Power Distribution
Summary
BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $800 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 566 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
30% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2211 within WA. Peer group: 566 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF - UTIITIES AT SCOOTENEY PARKcontract · Last action 2016-01-04$19,258
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR SCOOTENEY PARK - BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.contract · Last action 2023-02-21$6,716
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF ELECTRIC SERVICE - BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (SCOOTENEY PARK)contract · Last action 2019-03-20$6,471
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF BIG BEND ELECTRIC (EFO)contract · Last action 2017-09-07$5,851
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF ELECTRIC SERVICE - SCOOTENEY PARK (BIG BEND ELECTRIC)contract · Last action 2017-09-13$3,477
- Department of the TreasuryELECTRIC SERVICE BIG BEND SCHRAGcontract · Last action 2010-08-16$1,500
- Department of the TreasuryELECTRIC SERVICE BIG BEND KARAKUL HILLScontract · Last action 2010-08-16$1,500
- Department of the TreasuryANNUAL ELECT. SERVICES BIG BEND KARAKULcontract · Last action 2011-03-24$1,098
- Department of the TreasuryELECTRIC SERVICE BIG BEND KARAKUL HILLScontract · Last action 2012-03-20$1,017
- Department of the TreasuryELECTRIC SERVICE BIG BEND SCHRAGcontract · Last action 2012-03-20$800
- Department of the TreasuryANNUAL ELECT. SERVICES BIG BEND SCHRAGcontract · Last action 2011-03-24$705
- Department of the TreasuryPRIOR CONTRACT TIRNO-07-P-00095contract · Last action 2008-09-12$0
- Department of the TreasuryPRIOR CONTRACT TIRNO-07-P-00094contract · Last action 2010-03-26$-1,211
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 221122 - ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION. Last action: 2023-02-21. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-24 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-09-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-07-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-03-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-08-23 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-04-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-12-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-04-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-12-03 | Planned | 1 | — | $800 | |
| 1992-01-10 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC 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.
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Frequently asked
- What is BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC's OSHA violation history?
- BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $800 in total penalties.
- How does BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BIG BEND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC operates in the electric power distribution industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1.