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City of Golden Valley - Public Safety

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Golden Valley - Public Safety ranks #68,903 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,940
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,903
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Golden Valley - Public Safety in Golden Valley, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,940. 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 Golden Valley - Public Safety 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,903 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, CARE for Change, Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#68,903
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Golden Valley - Public Safety sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$2,940 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Golden Valley - Public Safety.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARAMUS FD COMPANY #…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CUERPO DE BOMBEROS D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF BUCKEYE TART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SF-RECREATION & PARK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF FORT WAYNE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST CORNERS VOLUNTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CUMBERLAND COUNTY - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WAYNE COUNTY WEIGHTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BELLMORE FIRE DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NYSDOCCS NEW ROCHELL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GRUETLI LAAGER - ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD 75TH PCT., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SADORUS FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VILLAGE OF ROANOKE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. DEPARTMENT OF N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHAMPION TN MUN BLDG., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYCHRA CLINTON JILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1City of Golden Valle…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
City of Golden Valley - Public Safety has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Golden Valley - Public Safety in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Golden Valley - Public Safety is the #1,121 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,940).

How City of Golden Valley - Public Safety Compares

City of Golden Valley - Public Safety's 1.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-24

Last Inspection

2013-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,470

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,470 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,940

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,260 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Golden Valley - Public Safety Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $2,940 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,470 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Golden Valley - Public Safety, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,940 here).

Ypsilanti TWP $2,925 MI Town of Gray $2,970 ME Alaska Dot & PF $2,975 AK Town of Groton $2,975 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Paramus FD Company #2 Gear 2 insp. Paramus, NJ Cuerpo DE Bomberos DE PR Loiza 2 insp. Loiza, PR City of Buckeye Tartesso Water Reclamation Facility 2 insp. Buckeye, AZ SF-Recreation & Parks Department 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
PR Dept Natural and Environmental Resources
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0
Ypsilanti TWP
Ypsilanti, MI
2 inspections $2,925
CARE for Change, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
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 Golden Valley - Public Safety safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Golden Valley - Public Safety's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Golden Valley - Public Safety have? ▼
City of Golden Valley - Public Safety has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,940.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Golden Valley - Public Safety had? ▼
City of Golden Valley - Public Safety has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-24 and the most recent on 2013-05-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Golden Valley - Public Safety? ▼
City of Golden Valley - Public Safety has been assessed $2,940 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does City of Golden Valley - Public Safety have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Golden Valley - Public Safety has 3 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 Golden Valley - Public Safety operate in? ▼
City of Golden Valley - Public Safety 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 Golden Valley - Public Safety rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Golden Valley - Public Safety ranks #68,903 (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 Golden Valley - Public Safety's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Golden Valley - Public Safety's total OSHA penalty of $2,940 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CARE for Change, Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK 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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