Information · Princeton, IL

City of Princeton-Public Library

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Princeton-Public Library has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

City of Princeton-Public Library in Princeton, IL 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. 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 Princeton-Public Library 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fci Towers, INC. in Kinston, NC is another information employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious

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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Each dot is one of 21 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Princeton-Public Library.

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City of Princeton-Public Library has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How City of Princeton-Public Library Compares

City of Princeton-Public Library's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against City of Princeton-Public Library to date. The Information sector average runs $1,539 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-04

Last Inspection

2013-04-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

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.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How City of Princeton-Public Library compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Princeton-Public Library Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.3
Total Penalty $0 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,881

Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Princeton-Public Library, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Princeton-Public Library safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, City of Princeton-Public Library'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 Information industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Princeton-Public Library have?
City of Princeton-Public Library has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Princeton-Public Library had?
City of Princeton-Public Library has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-04 and the most recent on 2013-04-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Princeton-Public Library?
City of Princeton-Public Library has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Princeton-Public Library have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. City of Princeton-Public Library 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 Princeton-Public Library operate in?
City of Princeton-Public Library operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 519120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
How does City of Princeton-Public Library's safety record compare to industry average?
City of Princeton-Public Library's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fci Towers, INC. in Kinston, NC is a similar information 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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