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Benton County - Government Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benton County - Government Center ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,960
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Benton County - Government Center in Foley, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benton County - Government Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of North Branford in North Branford, CT is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $1,950 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Benton County - Government Center runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$1,960 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Benton County - Government Center.

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Benton County - Government Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Benton County - Government Center in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Benton County - Government Center sits at penalty rank #1,299 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,960 assessed).

How Benton County - Government Center Compares

Benton County - Government Center's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-18

Last Inspection

2015-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$980

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $980 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,960

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $840 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Benton County - Government Center compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benton County - Government Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $1,960 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $980 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Benton County - Government Center, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,960 here).

Municipio DE Hormigueros $1,950 PR Town of North Branford $1,950 CT Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) $1,950 NJ Melvindale Police Department $1,950 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Atlantic City - Fire Station No. 3 2 insp. Atlantic City, NJ NJ Doc Southern State Correctional Facility 2 insp. Delmont, NJ City of Atlantic City Fire Department 2 insp. Atlantic City, NJ City of Fountain Valley 2 insp. Fountain Valley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Municipio DE Hormigueros
Hormigueros, PR
6 inspections $1,950
Town of North Branford
North Branford, CT
5 inspections $1,950
Elsinboro Fire Company (Building)
Salem, NJ
6 inspections $1,950
Melvindale Police Department
Melvindale, MI
2 inspections $1,950
NC Department of Transportation
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $1,950

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What to do with this record

Use Benton County - Government Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton County - Government Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benton County - Government Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Benton County - Government Center have? ▼
Benton County - Government Center has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,960.
How many OSHA inspections has Benton County - Government Center had? ▼
Benton County - Government Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-18 and the most recent on 2015-07-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benton County - Government Center? ▼
Benton County - Government Center has been assessed $1,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,800 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Benton County - Government Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Benton County - Government Center has 2 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 Benton County - Government Center operate in? ▼
Benton County - Government Center operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 923130). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Benton County - Government Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Benton County - Government Center ranks #77,111 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Benton County - Government Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benton County - Government Center's total OSHA penalty of $1,960 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of North Branford in North Branford, CT is a similar public administration employer with $1,950 in current penalties.
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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