Public Administration · Oakland, OR

City of Oakland

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Oakland ranks #94,935 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$365
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #94,935
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,935 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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: #94,935
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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City of Oakland

$365
Public Administration avg

$2,606

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

$365 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Oakland.

City of Oakland has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Oakland in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of Oakland sits at penalty rank #1,737 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($365 assessed).

How City of Oakland Compares

City of Oakland's 2.20 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 (0.14x the sector average).

Total Inspections

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

$827

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 $827.

Serious

63.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	City of Oakland	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	3.2
Violations	11	6.4
Total Penalty	$365	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$73	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($365 here).

Town of Plymouth $364 CT City of Pomona $370 CA Kelseyville Fire Protection District $370 CA Town of Eatonville $370 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Municipio DE Dorado 5 insp. Dorado, PR Sag Harbor Vill FD 5 insp. Sag Harbor, NY Defense Commissary Agency 5 insp. Shaw a F B, SC Snohomish County 5 insp. Everett, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Plymouth

Plymouth, CT

2 inspections $364

Dayton Rural Fire Protection Dist

Kelseyville Fire Protection District

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does City of Oakland rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Oakland ranks #94,935 (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 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 $2,606 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kelseyville Fire Protection District in Kelseyville, CA is a similar public administration employer with $370 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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