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City of Moreno Valley

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Moreno Valley ranks #4,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty40% serious
$52,055
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Moreno Valley in Moreno 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: $52,055. 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 Moreno Valley 2 times across a longer 10-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 #4,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, CoreCivic- Elizabeth Detention Center in Elizabeth, NJ is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#4,825
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 Moreno Valley compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Moreno Valley runs far above peers (20.0x 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

$52,055 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Moreno Valley.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF DOVER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DETROIT DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TACTICAL SOLUTIONS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GARDEN STATE YOUTH C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF OREGON DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE OF HONOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LEWISTON VILLAGE OFF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF TORRINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH OR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WATERTOWN CITY FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FCI MCKEAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYS HIGHER EDUCATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TOWN OF NEW GLOUCESTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPT OF TRANSPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNTINGTON FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11City of Moreno Valley, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
City of Moreno 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 Moreno Valley in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Moreno Valley is the #100 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($52,055).

How City of Moreno Valley Compares

City of Moreno 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 far above peers (20.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-11

Last Inspection

2025-10-03

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,028

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $26,028 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$58,245

Current Penalty Amount

$52,055

Penalty Reduction

10.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,190 from the initial assessment of $58,245. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Moreno Valley Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $52,055 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,028 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($52,055 here).

Neptune Township Fire District #1 $50,900 NJ C&C-DPR, Beretania Community Park $50,312 HI Njdoc South Woods State Prison $50,000 NJ City of Whittier $54,136 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Town of Dover 2 insp. Dover, NJ New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances 2 insp. Whippany, NJ Detroit Department of Transportation Coolidge Terminal 2 insp. Detroit, MI Tactical Solutions INC. 2 insp. Boise, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

County of Amherst - Dept. of Public Safety
Amherst, VA
0 inspections $0
The Salvation Army
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Aspen of DC
Washington, DC
0 inspections $0
CoreCivic- Elizabeth Detention Center
Elizabeth, NJ
0 inspections $0
City of Lemoore
Lemoore, CA
4 inspections $51,320

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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 Moreno Valley safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Moreno Valley's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Moreno Valley have? ▼
City of Moreno Valley has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,055.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Moreno Valley had? ▼
City of Moreno Valley has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-11 and the most recent on 2025-10-03. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Moreno Valley? ▼
City of Moreno Valley has been assessed $52,055 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,245 (a 10.6% reduction).
Does City of Moreno Valley have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Moreno Valley has 2 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 Moreno Valley operate in? ▼
City of Moreno Valley 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 Moreno 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 Moreno Valley ranks #4,825 (the top 5% 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 Moreno Valley's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Moreno Valley's total OSHA penalty of $52,055 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (20.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CoreCivic- Elizabeth Detention Center in Elizabeth, NJ 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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