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City of Oakland

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Oakland has a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty64% serious
$365
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#95,945
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of Oakland in Oakland, OR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $365. 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 Oakland 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 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, Kelseyville Fire Protection District in Kelseyville, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $370 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
5%
of penalized employers rank lower

How City of Oakland compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Oakland runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$365 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About City of Oakland

The federal enforcement record for City of Oakland in Oakland, OR includes 5 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 2.20 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (63.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $495 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $365 - a 26.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $73. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-20 to 2012-05-31, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-08-20

Last Inspection

2012-05-31

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$73

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $73 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$495

Current Penalty Amount

$365

Penalty Reduction

26.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $130 from the initial assessment of $495. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Oakland compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Oakland Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.1
Violations 11 6.4
Total Penalty $365 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $73 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Town of Plymouth
Plymouth, CT
2 inspections $364
Dayton Rural Fire Protection Dist
Dayton, OR
2 inspections $360
City of Pomona
Pomona, CA
3 inspections $370
Kelseyville Fire Protection District
Kelseyville, CA
2 inspections $370
Town of Eatonville
Eatonville, WA
5 inspections $370

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Oakland safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Oakland's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 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 Oakland have? ▼
City of Oakland has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $365.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Oakland had? ▼
City of Oakland has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-20 and the most recent on 2012-05-31. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Oakland? ▼
City of Oakland has been assessed $365 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $495 (a 26.3% reduction).
Does City of Oakland have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Oakland has 7 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 Oakland operate in? ▼
City of Oakland operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does City of Oakland's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Oakland's total OSHA penalty of $365 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kelseyville Fire Protection District in Kelseyville, CA is a similar public administration employer with $370 in current penalties.

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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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