Public Administration · Buckley, WA

City of Buckley

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Buckley ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Buckley in Buckley, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. 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 Buckley 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Chiloquin in Chiloquin, OR is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Buckley compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Buckley runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Buckley.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF EAST WIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF MILITA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALTAMONT VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RIVER ROAD UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BUFFALO CITY FD ENGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TUCKERTON POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SOUTH WALL FIRE RESC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MANLIUS FIRE PROTECT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HILLSBOROUGH FIRE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JUVENILE JUSTICE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STATE OF NEVADA CORR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF DOLTON - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TOWN OF GOULDSBORO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TECH ELECTRONICS CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TOQUERVILLE CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EDEN VOLUNTEER FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8City of Buckley, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
City of Buckley has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

City of Buckley in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Buckley ranks #1,810 at $200 current penalty.

How City of Buckley Compares

City of Buckley's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-06

Last Inspection

2014-02-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$67

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $67 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

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 Buckley compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Buckley Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $200 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $67 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Buckley, 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 City of Buckley safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Buckley's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 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 Buckley have?
City of Buckley has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Buckley had?
City of Buckley has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-06 and the most recent on 2014-02-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Buckley?
City of Buckley has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Buckley have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Buckley 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 Buckley operate in?
City of Buckley operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). 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 Buckley rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Buckley ranks #97,721 (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 Buckley's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Buckley's total OSHA penalty of $200 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Chiloquin in Chiloquin, OR is a similar public administration employer with $200 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.