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City of Maricopa - Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Maricopa - Police Department ranks #87,285 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$938
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,285
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Maricopa - Police Department in Maricopa, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $938. 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 Maricopa - Police Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,285 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dexter Village of in Dexter, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $950 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#87,285
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Maricopa - Police Department 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

$938 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Maricopa - Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.925.738.651.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARAMUS FD CO.#4 HOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TRENTON HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF QUINCY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49LOS ALAMOS COUNTY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CA CORRECTIONS CORCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HESPERIA RECREATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYSDOT EAST AURORA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UT DEPT OF CORRECTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JASPER - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MHACY CURRAN COURT H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLARK COUNTY GOVERNM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSDEC DIVISION OF E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VILLAGE OF BRADLEY -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14City of Maricopa - P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
City of Maricopa - Police Department has 2 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 Maricopa - Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Maricopa - Police Department is the #1,518 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($938).

How City of Maricopa - Police Department Compares

City of Maricopa - Police Department'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-02

Last Inspection

2016-03-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$469

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $469 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,875

Current Penalty Amount

$938

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $937 from the initial assessment of $1,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Maricopa - Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Maricopa - Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $938 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $469 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Maricopa - Police Department, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($938 here).

CA Dept Corrections & Rehab Chino Inst for Men $935 CA City of Arcadia $935 CA City of los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks $935 CA Dexter Village of $950 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Paramus FD CO.#4 House 2 insp. Paramus, NJ Trenton Housing Authority 2 insp. Trenton, NJ City of Quincy 2 insp. Quincy, WA Los Alamos County Community Services Division 2 insp. Los Alamos, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Sierra Vista Public Works Yard
Sierra Vista, AZ
2 inspections $938
CA Dept Corrections & Rehab Chino Inst for Men
Chino, CA
2 inspections $935
City of Arcadia
Arcadia, CA
2 inspections $935
City of los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $935
Dexter Village of
Dexter, MI
2 inspections $950

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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 Maricopa - Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Maricopa - Police Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Maricopa - Police Department have? ▼
City of Maricopa - Police Department has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $938.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Maricopa - Police Department had? ▼
City of Maricopa - Police Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-02 and the most recent on 2016-03-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Maricopa - Police Department? ▼
City of Maricopa - Police Department has been assessed $938 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,875 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does City of Maricopa - Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Maricopa - Police Department 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 Maricopa - Police Department operate in? ▼
City of Maricopa - Police Department 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.
Where does City of Maricopa - Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Maricopa - Police Department ranks #87,285 (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 Maricopa - Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Maricopa - Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $938 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dexter Village of in Dexter, MI is a similar public administration employer with $950 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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