Public Administration · Las Vegas, NV

City of las Vegas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of las Vegas ranks #28,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 12 inspections.

Upper half by penalty42% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,650
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 12
OSHA inspections: #28,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,650. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation 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 las Vegas 12 times over 12 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 well above peers (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Vineland Fire Department Station #2 in Vineland, NJ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,600 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 41.7%
of violations were serious: #28,488
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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City of las Vegas

$12,650
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows City of las Vegas runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,650 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 las Vegas.

City of las Vegas has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 las Vegas in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of las Vegas sits at penalty rank #499 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($12,650 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,650 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

OSHA penalties $12,650 combined federal exposure (100%) WHD back wages $0 combined federal exposure (0%)

How City of las Vegas Compares

City of las Vegas's 1.00 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 above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-11

Last Inspection

2022-03-31

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,054

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 12 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,054 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

41.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,096

Current Penalty Amount

$12,650

Penalty Reduction

60.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,650

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,446 from the initial assessment of $32,096. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	City of las Vegas	Industry Avg
Inspections	12	3.2
Violations	12	6.4
Total Penalty	$12,650	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,054	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,650 here).

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station $12,675 HI Vineland Fire Department Station #2 $12,600 NJ Wabash Valley Correctional Facility $12,600 IN Buena Vista Public Works Department $12,700 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Hillside Police Department 12 insp. Hillside, NJ Nycdoc Otis Bantum Correctional Center (Obcc) 12 insp. East Elmhurst, NY City of Hampton Procurement Office 12 insp. Hampton, VA Aaa 12 insp. Arecibo, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station

Kailua, HI

3 inspections $12,675

Vineland Fire Department Station #2

Vineland, NJ

3 inspections $12,600

Buena Vista Public Works Department

Buena Vista, VA

3 inspections $12,700

Sunnyside Valley Irr Dist

Sunnyside, WA

5 inspections $12,700

Glen Ridge Police Department

Glen Ridge, NJ

3 inspections $12,600

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of las Vegas against C&C - Des, Kapaa Transfer Station, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether City of las Vegas'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 las Vegas also carries $0 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 las Vegas safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of las Vegas's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 12 inspections, including 5 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 las Vegas have? ▼

City of las Vegas has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,650.

How many OSHA inspections has City of las Vegas had? ▼

City of las Vegas has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-11 and the most recent on 2022-03-31. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for City of las Vegas? ▼

City of las Vegas has been assessed $12,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,096 (a 60.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does City of las Vegas have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. City of las Vegas has 5 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.

Has City of las Vegas been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of las Vegas, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does City of las Vegas operate in? ▼

City of las Vegas operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926130). 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 las Vegas owes me wages? ▼

If you believe City of las Vegas 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does City of las Vegas rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of las Vegas ranks #28,488 (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 las Vegas's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of las Vegas's total OSHA penalty of $12,650 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vineland Fire Department Station #2 in Vineland, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $12,600 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.