Public Administration · Anchorage, AK

Anchorage Municipality of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Anchorage Municipality of has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 8 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty56% serious

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

$8,100
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #41,436
of 100,495 penalized employers

Anchorage Municipality of in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Anchorage Municipality of 8 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metro in Portland, OR is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $8,110 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection: 55.6%
of violations were serious: 59%
of penalized employers rank lower

Anchorage Municipality…

$8,100
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows Anchorage Municipality of runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$8,100 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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 Anchorage Municipality of

The federal enforcement record for Anchorage Municipality of in Anchorage, AK includes 8 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 1.13 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (55.6%) 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 $14,023 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,100 - a 42.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,013. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-10-15 to 2024-12-10, a window of roughly 9 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-10-15

Last Inspection

2024-12-10

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,013

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 8 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $1,013 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

55.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$14,023

Current Penalty Amount

$8,100

Penalty Reduction

42.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,923 from the initial assessment of $14,023. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Anchorage Municipality of	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	3.1
Violations	9	6.4
Total Penalty	$8,100	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,013	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anchorage Municipality of safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Anchorage Municipality of's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 8 inspections, including 5 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 Anchorage Municipality of have? ▼

Anchorage Municipality of has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,100.

How many OSHA inspections has Anchorage Municipality of had? ▼

Anchorage Municipality of has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-15 and the most recent on 2024-12-10. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Anchorage Municipality of? ▼

Anchorage Municipality of has been assessed $8,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,023 (a 42.2% reduction).

Does Anchorage Municipality of have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Anchorage Municipality of has 5 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 Anchorage Municipality of operate in? ▼

Anchorage Municipality of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Anchorage Municipality of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Anchorage Municipality of's total OSHA penalty of $8,100 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro in Portland, OR is a similar public administration employer with $8,110 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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