CITY OF CHENEY

Reviewed byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · June 4, 2026

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 119 ANDERSON RD, CHENEY, WA 99004 · Public Administration

CITY OF CHENEY in CHENEY, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,100. Industry sector: Public Administration. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

OSHA Inspections

Violations Cited

$8,100

OSHA Penalties

Safety Assessment

CITY OF CHENEY has been inspected 4 times by OSHA over 2 years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection. Of these, 9 were classified as serious — indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Compared to the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, CITY OF CHENEY has been inspected more frequently.

What the Data Says About CITY OF CHENEY

The federal enforcement record for CITY OF CHENEY in CHENEY, WA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 2.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (81.8%) 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.

OSHA assessed $8,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,100 — no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,025. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,355 per employer, this record runs above peers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-01-28 to 2011-09-13, a window of roughly 2 years. This record draws directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement data at data.dol.gov. Penalty amounts reflect final adjudicated figures after any settlement, informal conference, or formal contest. Workers, journalists, and researchers can use these figures to compare this employer's compliance posture against industry peers and to identify workplaces with elevated safety risks or repeat non-compliance.

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-28

Last Inspection

2011-09-13

Inspection Span

2 years

Violations per Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty per Inspection

$2,025

Industry Avg per Inspection

$757

Violation Breakdown

Serious

81.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% of total

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.

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,100

Current Penalty Amount

$8,100

Penalty Reduction

None

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How CITY OF CHENEY compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,547 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	CITY OF CHENEY	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.1
Violations	11	6.4
Total Penalty	$8,100	$2,355
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,025	$757

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CITY OF CHENEY safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, CITY OF CHENEY's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does CITY OF CHENEY have? ▼

CITY OF CHENEY has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,100.

How many OSHA inspections has CITY OF CHENEY had? ▼

CITY OF CHENEY has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-28 and the most recent on 2011-09-13. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for CITY OF CHENEY? ▼

CITY OF CHENEY has been assessed $8,100 in current OSHA penalties.

Does CITY OF CHENEY have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. CITY OF CHENEY has 9 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 CHENEY operate in? ▼

CITY OF CHENEY operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921120). This industry has 9,547 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 29,708 total OSHA inspections and $22.49M in cumulative penalties.

What are my rights if I work at CITY OF CHENEY? ▼

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees at CITY OF CHENEY have the right to a safe workplace, the right to report hazards without retaliation, the right to request an OSHA inspection, and the right to access their own exposure and medical records. Workers can also refuse dangerous work if they believe they face imminent danger and their employer has failed to address the hazard.

How do I file an OSHA complaint against CITY OF CHENEY? ▼

You can file a complaint with OSHA online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed confidentially. OSHA is required to respond to all complaints and will prioritize those alleging imminent danger. You are protected from employer retaliation under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.

How does CITY OF CHENEY's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

CITY OF CHENEY's total OSHA penalty of $8,100 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,355 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer.

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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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