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City of Lincoln City

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Lincoln City ranks #97,747 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$195
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#97,747
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Lincoln City in Lincoln City, OR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $195. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on City of Lincoln City: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,747 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Hillsboro in Forest Grove, OR is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#97,747
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 5 OSHA inspections (0.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Lincoln City compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Lincoln City runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$195 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Lincoln City.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ONTARIO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NEW LONDON VOL FD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23AEP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10DEPARTMENT OF DEFENS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SHERIDAN PARK FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CITY OF EAST ST. LOU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27BAY HEAD FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14DCR PONCE PRINCIPAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0MURRAY TOWN OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NYSOCA BRONX SUPREME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF MARION - PUB…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36AVON VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25WILSON TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11COOK COUNTY - MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ALEXANDER TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11EAST AURORA VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CA FORESTRY AND FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ELMSFORD VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7City of Lincoln City, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1
City of Lincoln City has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Lincoln City in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of Lincoln City sits at penalty rank #1,819 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($195 assessed).

How City of Lincoln City Compares

City of Lincoln City's 0.20 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 below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-11-29

Last Inspection

2012-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$39

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $39 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$195

Current Penalty Amount

$195

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Lincoln City Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $195 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $39 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($195 here).

City of Buckley $200 WA Aep Oficinas Centrales $200 PR City of McCleary $200 WA Hesperia Recreation & Park District $200 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

City of Ontario 5 insp. Ontario, CA New London Vol FD 5 insp. Rome, NY Aep 5 insp. Hato Rey, PR Department of Defense Education Activity 5 insp. Fort Bragg, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

State of Oregon
Dallas, OR
3 inspections $195
City of Buckley
Buckley, WA
3 inspections $200
Aep Oficinas Centrales
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $200
City of Hillsboro
Forest Grove, OR
3 inspections $200
City of McCleary
McCleary, WA
6 inspections $200

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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 Lincoln City safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Lincoln City's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Lincoln City have? ▼
City of Lincoln City has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $195.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Lincoln City had? ▼
City of Lincoln City has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-29 and the most recent on 2012-05-01. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Lincoln City? ▼
City of Lincoln City has been assessed $195 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Lincoln City have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Lincoln City has 1 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 Lincoln City operate in? ▼
City of Lincoln City operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). 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 Lincoln City rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Lincoln City ranks #97,747 (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 Lincoln City's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Lincoln City's total OSHA penalty of $195 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Hillsboro in Forest Grove, OR is a similar public administration employer with $200 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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