Public Administration · Riverside, CA

City of Riverside

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Riverside ranks #17,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,340
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #17,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Riverside in Riverside, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,340. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Riverside 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Fresno City Fire Department in Fresno, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,370 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #17,170
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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City of Riverside

$20,340
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows City of Riverside runs far above peers (7.8x 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

$20,340 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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 Riverside.

City of Riverside has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Riverside in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Riverside ranks #330 at $20,340 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $20,340 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Riverside Compares

City of Riverside's 0.67 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 far above peers (7.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-12-17

Last Inspection

2025-11-07

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,390

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $3,390 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$33,935

Current Penalty Amount

$20,340

Penalty Reduction

40.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$20,340

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,595 from the initial assessment of $33,935. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Riverside compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	City of Riverside	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	3.2
Violations	4	6.4
Total Penalty	$20,340	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,390	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,340 here).

Township of Fairfield - Gouldtown Fire Company Station 15 $20,300 NJ Florence Township Fire Department $20,300 NJ Hillsborough Volunteer Fire CO. #1 $20,300 NJ Atlantic Highlands Fire Department $20,400 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Town of Weston 6 insp. Weston, CT Nycha - Washington Heights Rehab Phase III 6 insp. New York, NY Roswell, City of 6 insp. Roswell, NM Hurffville Fire CO. Station 10-3 M (Building) 6 insp. Sewell, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fresno City Fire Department

Fresno, CA

2 inspections $20,370

Township of Fairfield - Gouldtown Fire Company Station 15

Bridgeton, NJ

2 inspections $20,300

Florence Township Fire Department

Florence, NJ

2 inspections $20,300

Hillsborough Volunteer Fire CO. #1

Flagtown, NJ

4 inspections $20,300

Atlantic Highlands Fire Department

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

6 inspections $20,400

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What to do with this record

Use City of Riverside's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Riverside against Fresno City Fire Department, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether City of Riverside's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
City of Riverside also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Riverside safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Riverside's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 6 inspections, including 2 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 Riverside have? ▼

City of Riverside has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,340.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Riverside had? ▼

City of Riverside has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-17 and the most recent on 2025-11-07. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for City of Riverside? ▼

City of Riverside has been assessed $20,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,935 (a 40.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does City of Riverside have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. City of Riverside has 2 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.

Has City of Riverside been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of Riverside, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does City of Riverside operate in? ▼

City of Riverside operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if City of Riverside owes me wages? ▼

If you believe City of Riverside owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Riverside ranks #17,170 (the top quarter 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 Riverside's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Riverside's total OSHA penalty of $20,340 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (7.8x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fresno City Fire Department in Fresno, CA is a similar public administration employer with $20,370 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.