Public Administration · Auburn, NY

Auburn City

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Auburn City has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

80% serious

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

$0
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections

Auburn City in Auburn, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Auburn City 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Of these, 4 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nycdep Wards Island in New York, NY is another public administration employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About Auburn City

The federal enforcement record for Auburn City in Auburn, NY includes 3 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) 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.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Auburn City to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2025-12-18 to 2026-06-17, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2025-12-18

Last Inspection

2026-06-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	Auburn City	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.1
Violations	5	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auburn City safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Auburn City's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Auburn City have? ▼

Auburn City has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Auburn City had? ▼

Auburn City has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-12-18 and the most recent on 2026-06-17. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Auburn City? ▼

Auburn City has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Auburn City have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Auburn City has 4 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 Auburn City operate in? ▼

Auburn City 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 Auburn City's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Auburn City's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nycdep Wards Island in New York, NY is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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