Public Administration · Reno, NV

City of Reno - Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Reno - Fire Department has a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty21% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$280
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #97,270
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of Reno - Fire Department in Reno, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $280. 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 Reno - Fire Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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, Town of Limestone in Limestone, ME is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $280 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection: 21.4%
of violations were serious: 3%
of penalized employers rank lower

City of Reno - Fire De…

$280
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows City of Reno - Fire Department runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$280 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About City of Reno - Fire Department

The federal enforcement record for City of Reno - Fire Department in Reno, NV includes 2 OSHA inspections and 14 violations, translating to 7.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (21.4%) 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 $1,075 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $280 - a 74.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $140. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-14 to 2010-09-30, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-14

Last Inspection

2010-09-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $140 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

21.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

78.6% 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

$1,075

Current Penalty Amount

$280

Penalty Reduction

74.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $795 from the initial assessment of $1,075. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Reno - Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	City of Reno - Fire Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.1
Violations	14	6.4
Total Penalty	$280	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$140	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Reno - Fire Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Reno - Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Reno - Fire Department have? ▼

City of Reno - Fire Department has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $280.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Reno - Fire Department had? ▼

City of Reno - Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-14 and the most recent on 2010-09-30. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for City of Reno - Fire Department? ▼

City of Reno - Fire Department has been assessed $280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,075 (a 74.0% reduction).

Does City of Reno - Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. City of Reno - Fire Department has 3 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 Reno - Fire Department operate in? ▼

City of Reno - Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). 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 Reno - Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Reno - Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $280 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Limestone in Limestone, ME is a similar public administration employer with $280 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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