Establishment profile
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO
2601 S PLATTE RIVER DRIVE, DENVER, CO, 80223
221112 — Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Summary
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO has accumulated 24 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $45,291 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 100 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
31% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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 · 23 citations in this view · $45,291 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 2 | 2 | $16,000 | Feb 1996 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $11,000 | Feb 1996 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $360 | Jan 1990 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 E02 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 D | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A02 | 1 | 1 | $2,231 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 D | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 K09 VIIID | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D02 | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 F01 III | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 F02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 C14 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 1990 | Jan 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E04 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 1990 | Jan 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 J02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1990 | Jan 1990 |
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 CO. Peer group: 100 employers. This establishment has 24 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO. 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 PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CO — for PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, 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 PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO 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.). 23 cases · 11 ULP · 12 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-CA-351236 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-344143 | Representation election | Jun 2024 | Aug 2024 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-342281 | Representation election | May 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-338100 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2024 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-332510 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2023 | Apr 2024 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-325699 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2023 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-320293 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2023 | Aug 2023 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-317220 | Representation election | May 2023 | Jul 2023 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-283268 | Representation election | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-250367 | Representation election | Oct 2019 | Nov 2019 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-220531 | Representation election | May 2018 | Jun 2018 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-175004 | Representation election | Apr 2016 | Jun 2016 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-162657 | Representation election | Oct 2015 | Jul 2017 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-151076 | Representation election | Apr 2015 | Jun 2015 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-098418 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2013 | Mar 2013 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-097242 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Mar 2013 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-089677 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | Nov 2012 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-021936 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2011 | Aug 2011 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-008634 | Representation election | Jan 2011 | Apr 2011 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-008579 | Representation election | Nov 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-RC-008565 | Representation election | Jul 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-021173 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2009 | Apr 2009 | Closed | Region 27, Denver, Colorado |
| 27-CA-016820 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2000 | Jan 2002 | 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 PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO. 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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO 100 S SANTA FE DR · DENVER, CO, 80223 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Nov 1994 | 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
First case: 2011-06-30. Most recent: 2011-06-30. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-13 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-06-02 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-09-02 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-08-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-09-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-11-20 | Complaint | 10 | 8 | $35,000 | |
| 1997-10-21 | Complaint | 7 | 2 | $7,331 | |
| 1996-09-23 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-12-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-12-07 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 1994-04-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-12-08 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $960 | |
| 1973-07-31 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO's OSHA violation history?
- PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $45,291 in total penalties.
- How does PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO's safety record compare to its industry?
- PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO operates in the fossil fuel electric power generation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.