Public Administration · Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, City of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Albuquerque, City of has a mixed safety record: 32 violations across 13 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty78% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$47,300
OSHA penalties: 32
Violations cited: 13
OSHA inspections: #5,505
of 100,495 penalized employers

Albuquerque, City of in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Albuquerque, City of 13 times over 13 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 25 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Consolidated Fire Association in Bordentown, NJ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $47,800 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 78.1%
of violations were serious: 95%
of penalized employers rank lower

Albuquerque, City of

$47,300
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows Albuquerque, City of runs far above peers (18.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$47,300 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

What the Data Says About Albuquerque, City of

The federal enforcement record for Albuquerque, City of in Albuquerque, NM includes 13 OSHA inspections and 32 violations, translating to 2.46 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 25 (78.1%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $56,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $47,300 - a 16.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,638. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (18.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-03-16 to 2022-10-11, a window of roughly 13 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-16

Last Inspection

2022-10-11

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,638

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 13 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,638 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

78.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

21.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$56,300

Current Penalty Amount

$47,300

Penalty Reduction

16.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,000 from the initial assessment of $56,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Albuquerque, City of compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Albuquerque, City of	Industry Avg
Inspections	13	3.1
Violations	32	6.4
Total Penalty	$47,300	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,638	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albuquerque, City of safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Albuquerque, City of's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 32 violations across 13 inspections, including 25 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Albuquerque, City of have? ▼

Albuquerque, City of has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,300.

How many OSHA inspections has Albuquerque, City of had? ▼

Albuquerque, City of has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-16 and the most recent on 2022-10-11. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Albuquerque, City of? ▼

Albuquerque, City of has been assessed $47,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,300 (a 16.0% reduction).

Does Albuquerque, City of have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Albuquerque, City of has 25 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Albuquerque, City of operate in? ▼

Albuquerque, City of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Albuquerque, City of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Albuquerque, City of's total OSHA penalty of $47,300 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (18.3x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Consolidated Fire Association in Bordentown, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $47,800 in current penalties.

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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.

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