Public Administration · Yakima, WA

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

33% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Yakima, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 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 kept close, sustained watch on Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 6 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

How Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Compares

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-10-22

Last Inspection

2015-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

9

Repeat

50.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 18 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have?
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives had?
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-22 and the most recent on 2015-04-16. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives?
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has 6 serious violations, and 9 repeat 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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives operate in?
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives's safety record compare to industry average?
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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