Establishment profile
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO.
1720 N. 1ST ST., SAN JOSE, CA, 95112
Operated by CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP · 1 of 15 establishments
221310 — Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Summary
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 23 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 34th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 722 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 76th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3362 G | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 2213 within CA. Peer group: 722 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
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 359 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 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 2 violations · $0 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Sep 2013 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 2 violations · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 – Sep 2013 | Water Supply and Irrigation Systems | FMLA | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP, 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 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP 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.). 9 cases · 9 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-CA-314967 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 32-CA-299518 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2022 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 31-CA-293605 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2022 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-271815 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2021 | Apr 2021 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-119793 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2013 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 20-CA-083926 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2012 | Jul 2012 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-035606 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-035507 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2011 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
| 20-CA-033424 | Unfair labor practice | May 2007 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 20, San Francisco, California |
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
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO 1720 NORTH FIRST STREET · SAN JOSE, CA, 95112 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseIGF::CT::IGF UTILITY SERVICE CONTRACT FOR PRIVATIZATION OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE AT TRAVIS AFB, CAcontract · Last action 2025-12-01$22,697,349
- General Services AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF CA WATER SERVICE FY15contract · Last action 2020-03-29$474,500
- Department of the InteriorCREEKSIDE TERRACE FORT ORD WATER SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2012-04-05$120,844
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF UTILITY WATER SERVICEcontract · Last action 2024-09-10$107,876
- Department of AgricultureS29, TROUT, CASQF001247, SLND, SERVICE - LAND RENTAL; S326, BOREL, CASQF001362, SLND, SERVICE - LAND RENTAL;contract · Last action 2024-07-27$94,487
- Department of DefenseUTILITY WATER SERVICEcontract · Last action 2015-08-25$63,707
- Department of the InteriorMPCO WATER SERVICE (BASE YEAR + 4 OYRS) IGF::CT::IGFcontract · Last action 2024-01-08$34,140
- Department of DefenseUTILITITY WATER SERVICEcontract · Last action 2013-11-20$30,528
- Department of the InteriorIGF::CT::IGF LOCAL WATER AND SEWER SERVICE FOR THE MID PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION OFFICEcontract · Last action 2018-05-23$24,450
- Department of the InteriorCT WATER SERVICE FOR MPCOcontract · Last action 2026-01-26$22,698
- Department of DefenseWATER SERVICES FOR CARSON, CA.contract · Last action 2025-08-15$13,500
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF; WELL ACCESScontract · Last action 2017-09-05$7,942
- Department of Veterans Affairs--------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 WATER EXPENSE FOR THE F/Y 2010 FOR THE 2 CWT/TR HOUSES LOCATED IN MENLO PARK,CA 1 EA 5000.0000 TOTAL COST: $5000.00contract · Last action 2009-10-02$5,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsWATER UTILITY SERVICEScontract · Last action 2020-05-07$3,735
- Department of Veterans AffairsWATER UTILITY AT BAKERSFIELD VCcontract · Last action 2020-05-05$1,538
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF:CL:IGF CHICO VET CENTER WATER UTILITIEScontract · Last action 2020-10-29$715
- General Services AdministrationWATER SERVICE TO USGS MENLO PARK, BELL FSC (BELL CA), STOCKTON FB (STOCKTON CA)contract · Last action 2013-05-30$-271,461
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 221310 - WATER SUPPLY AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Last action: 2026-01-26. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-27 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-07-22 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. is one of 15 establishments rolled up under the parent organization CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP across all 15 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in water supply and irrigation systems within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICTIMPERIAL — 2 federal enforcement records
- CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWERSTUDIO CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- POOL WATER PRODUCTSSAN DIEGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANYCHICO — 2 federal enforcement records
- SUTTER MUTUAL WATER COMPANYROBBINS — 2 federal enforcement records
- CITY OF VALLEJOTRAVIS AFB — 2 federal enforcement records
- CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICTMARTINEZ — 2 federal enforcement records
- CITY OF DUNSMUIRDUNSMUIR — 2 federal enforcement records
- WEST KERN WATER DISTRICTTAFT — 2 federal enforcement records
- CITY OF REDLANDSREDLANDS — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANYBAKERSFIELD, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANYMONTEBELLO, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANYCHICO, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COSTOCKTON, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
- WASHINGTON WATER SERVICE COMPAGIG HARBOR, WA — 1 federal enforcement record
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANYVACAVILLE, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COTORRANCE, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANYHERMOSA BEACH, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP locationsParent rollup
- Water Supply and Irrigation SystemsAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Water Supply and in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. 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 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP, which operates 15 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $0 in total penalties.
- How does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. operates in the water supply and irrigation systems industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3. CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.92 compared to an industry average of 1.5.