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Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$2,040
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,850
of 100,495 penalized employers

Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,040. 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 Z. J. Loussac Public Library 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pfinix Creative Group in Orange, CA is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
24%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$2,040 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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

What the Data Says About Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library

The federal enforcement record for Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library in Anchorage, AK includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (60.0%) 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 $5,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,040 - a 60.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,020. Against the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-08-12 to 2015-08-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-12

Last Inspection

2015-08-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,020

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,887

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,020 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,887.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,040

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,060 from the initial assessment of $5,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library compares to the Information sector, which has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.3
Total Penalty $2,040 $1,531
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,020 $1,887
View all 1,183 employers in Information →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library have? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library had? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-12 and the most recent on 2015-08-12. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library has been assessed $2,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,100 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library has 3 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 Z. J. Loussac Public Library operate in? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 519120). This industry has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 960 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
How does Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Anchorage Municipality of Z. J. Loussac Public Library's total OSHA penalty of $2,040 is above the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pfinix Creative Group in Orange, CA is a similar information employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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