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City of Poway

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Poway has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$4,815
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,021
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of Poway in Poway, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,815. 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 Poway 2 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 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, 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, Salem City Police Department in Salem, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $4,805 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
43%
of penalized employers rank lower

How City of Poway compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Poway runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$4,815 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Poway

The federal enforcement record for City of Poway in Poway, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (25.0%) 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 $14,135 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,815 - a 65.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,408. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-12-11 to 2025-10-16, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-11

Last Inspection

2025-10-16

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,408

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 13 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,408 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$14,135

Current Penalty Amount

$4,815

Penalty Reduction

65.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,320 from the initial assessment of $14,135. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Poway Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $4,815 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,408 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Poway safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Poway's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Poway have? ▼
City of Poway has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,815.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Poway had? ▼
City of Poway has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-11 and the most recent on 2025-10-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Poway? ▼
City of Poway has been assessed $4,815 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,135 (a 65.9% reduction).
Does City of Poway have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Poway 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 Poway operate in? ▼
City of Poway operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). 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 Poway's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Poway's total OSHA penalty of $4,815 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Salem City Police Department in Salem, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $4,805 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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