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City of Chico

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Chico ranks #86,110 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,020
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#86,110
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Chico in Chico, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,020. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Chico 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,110 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $285 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Recycling for Newaygo CNTY in Fremont, MI is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,320 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#86,110
of 99,447 penalized employers
$285
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $285 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($285 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How City of Chico compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Chico runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,020 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Chico.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONROE COUNTY OFFICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEPT. OF INTERIOR - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SMITHVILLE - FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALDEN TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FEDERAL BUREAU OF IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NYSDOCCS ULSTER CORR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PERRY VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PHOENIX VILL MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FOOD AND DRUG ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20LANCASTER TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WOODSBURGH VILL HALL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SYRACUSE CITY FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SOMERVILLE FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22VERA WATER & POWER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF CASTLETON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF SOUTHWEST HA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CITY OF ST PAUL - FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DCR COMPLEJO CORRECC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WICOMICO COUNTY, MAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16City of Chico, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
City of Chico has 3 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.

City of Chico in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Chico ranks #1,488 at $1,020 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place City of Chico at rank #498 of 501 employers ($285 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,020 OSHA penalties plus $285 WHD back wages (21.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Chico Compares

City of Chico's 0.67 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-10-30

Last Inspection

2026-04-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$340

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $340 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,020

Current Penalty Amount

$1,020

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,305

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$285
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$143
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$285

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of Chico owed $285 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Chico Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $1,020 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $340 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Chico, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,020 here).

Broad Brook Fire Department $1,020 CT Town of West Gardiner $1,015 ME Town of Windham $1,008 CT DCR Complejo Correccional Bayamon $1,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Monroe County Office Building 3 insp. Rochester, NY Dept. of Interior - Bor 3 insp. Yakima, WA Smithville - Fire Department 3 insp. Smithville, TN Alden Town Hall 3 insp. Alden, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Otsego CNTY
Gaylord, MI
2 inspections $1,300
Metro (Facilitis Mait South)
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $1,300
State of Connecticut Department of Correction
Suffield, CT
5 inspections $1,295
Recycling for Newaygo CNTY
Fremont, MI
3 inspections $1,320
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; North County Recruit Training Unit
Valencia, CA
2 inspections $1,290

Compare City of Chico vs Otsego CNTY side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use City of Chico's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Chico against Otsego CNTY, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of Chico's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • City of Chico also carries $285 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Chico safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Chico's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Chico have? ▼
City of Chico has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,020.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Chico had? ▼
City of Chico has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-10-30 and the most recent on 2026-04-14. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Chico? ▼
City of Chico has been assessed $1,020 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $285 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has City of Chico been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of Chico, resulting in $285 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of Chico operate in? ▼
City of Chico 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.
What should I do if City of Chico owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City of Chico owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $285 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does City of Chico rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Chico ranks #86,110 (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 Chico's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Chico's total OSHA penalty of $1,020 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, Recycling for Newaygo CNTY in Fremont, MI is a similar public administration employer with $1,320 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.