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City of Fountain Valley

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Fountain Valley ranks #44,112 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$7,313
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,112
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,313. 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 Fountain Valley 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,112 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, NYPD in Brooklyn, NY is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#44,112
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Fountain Valley compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Fountain Valley runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$7,313 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fountain Valley.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOUNTY OF UNION BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOBOKEN FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORADELL PUMP STATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF REDMOND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LM WASTE SERVICES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BENTON COUNTY - GOVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF WATERBURY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0V.I. CASINO CONTROL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0IL DEPT. OF CORRECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF BEL AIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYCHA WAGNER HOUSES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FABIUS TN FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROSLYN FIRE PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCDEP POLICE PCT 6, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6City of Fountain Val…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
City of Fountain Valley has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Fountain Valley in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Fountain Valley is the #729 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($7,313).

How City of Fountain Valley Compares

City of Fountain Valley's 2.50 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 above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-15

Last Inspection

2026-06-04

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,657

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,657 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$33,410

Current Penalty Amount

$7,313

Penalty Reduction

78.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,097 from the initial assessment of $33,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Fountain Valley Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $7,313 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,657 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,313 here).

County of Maui - Department of Public Works - Engineering Division $7,363 HI Juneau City & Borough, CCFR $7,251 AK Town of South Windsor $7,375 CT Municipio DE Hatillo $7,250 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

County of Union Board of Elections 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Hoboken Fire Department/ Observer Highway Firehouse 2 insp. Hoboken, NJ Township of Woodbridge - Municipal Building 2 insp. Woodbridge, NJ Oradell Pump Stations 2 insp. Oradell, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Navales Enterprises, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
NYPD
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Central Bail bonds II
Decatur, TX
0 inspections $0
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, North Kern State Prison (NKSP)
Delano, CA
6 inspections $7,325
JM Staffing
San Dimas, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Fountain Valley safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Fountain Valley's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Fountain Valley have? ▼
City of Fountain Valley has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,313.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Fountain Valley had? ▼
City of Fountain Valley has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-15 and the most recent on 2026-06-04. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Fountain Valley? ▼
City of Fountain Valley has been assessed $7,313 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,410 (a 78.1% reduction).
Does City of Fountain Valley have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Fountain Valley has 4 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 Fountain Valley operate in? ▼
City of Fountain Valley operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Fountain Valley rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Fountain Valley ranks #44,112 (the upper 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 Fountain Valley's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Fountain Valley's total OSHA penalty of $7,313 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, NYPD in Brooklyn, NY 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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