Public Administration · Albany, OR

City of Albany

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Albany ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$525
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Albany in Albany, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Albany 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 Shelburne Highway Department in Shelburne, VT is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $525 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Albany compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Albany runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$525 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 City of Albany.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBERKELEY TOWNSHIP DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CA INSTITUTION FOR MEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF NOGALES, PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLINTON TWP DEPT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UH-LEEWARD COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FREEWOOD ACRES FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MI DOC BELLAMY CREEK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PUTNAM COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VI FIRE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BWS INSPECTION SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RIPLEY - FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NORTH MERRICK FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUCHANAN VILL HALL/PD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VETERANS AFFAIRS TAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GENEVA CITY FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4US DEPARTMENT OF VET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3City of Albany, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
City of Albany has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

City of Albany in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of Albany sits at penalty rank #1,673 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($525 assessed).

How City of Albany Compares

City of Albany's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-02

Last Inspection

2011-05-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $263 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$525

Current Penalty Amount

$525

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Albany compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Albany Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $525 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $263 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Albany, both outside OR 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 City of Albany safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Albany's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 City of Albany have?
City of Albany has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $525.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Albany had?
City of Albany has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-02 and the most recent on 2011-05-26. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Albany?
City of Albany has been assessed $525 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Albany have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Albany has 1 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 City of Albany operate in?
City of Albany operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Albany rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Albany ranks #92,342 (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 City of Albany's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Albany's total OSHA penalty of $525 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 Shelburne Highway Department in Shelburne, VT is a similar public administration employer with $525 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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