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City of Sanger

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Sanger ranks #79,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,620
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#79,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Sanger in Sanger, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,620. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $11,750 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. 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 Sanger once. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $11,750 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 in Detroit, MI is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,300 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#79,999
of 99,447 penalized employers
$11,750
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($12K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How City of Sanger compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Sanger runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,620 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Sanger.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPROVO CITY LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3BALTIMORE CITY HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FREDERIC TOWNSHIP FI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CORRECTIONS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DIMAR SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF BATTLE CREEK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1WABASH VALLEY CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF TWIN FALLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TRINITY SECURITY SER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ARIVACA FIRE DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MIDDLESEX SHERIFF'S …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF EAST ORANGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF PILOT MOUNTAIN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5PISCATAQUIS COUNTY J…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NJ DEPARTMENT OF COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAN JUAN COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY OF THE VI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ARIZONA DEPARTMENT O…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF COVINGTON, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1City of Sanger, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6
City of Sanger has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 6 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 Sanger in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Sanger ranks #1,355 at $1,620 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, City of Sanger ranks #247 among 501 Public Administration employers with WHD recoveries ($11,750).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,620 OSHA penalties plus $11,750 WHD back wages (87.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Sanger Compares

City of Sanger's 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2015-09-09

Last Inspection

2015-09-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,620

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,620 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,620

Current Penalty Amount

$1,620

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,370

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$11,750
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,938
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$11,750

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of Sanger owed $11,750 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Sanger Industry Avg
Inspections 1 3.2
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $1,620 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,620 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,620 here).

State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services $1,620 CT Town of Bridgewater $1,620 CT Pahrump Valley Fire-Rescue Services $1,620 NV City of Scottsdale - Chaparral Water Treatment Plant $1,626 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Provo City Library 1 insp. Provo, UT Baltimore City Health Department 1 insp. Baltimore, MD Frederic Township Fire Department 1 insp. Frederic, MI Corrections Corporation of America 1 insp. Eloy, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Quincy
Quincy, WA
2 inspections $13,390
City of Danville
Danville, VA
6 inspections $13,434
Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $13,300
Borough of Rockaway
Rockaway, NJ
2 inspections $13,300
Hurffville Fire CO. Station 10-3 S (Building)
Sewell, NJ
2 inspections $13,300

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Sanger against City of Quincy, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of Sanger'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 Sanger also carries $11,750 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 Sanger safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Sanger's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections. 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 Sanger have? ▼
City of Sanger has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,620.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Sanger had? ▼
City of Sanger has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-09 and the most recent on 2015-09-09. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Sanger? ▼
City of Sanger has been assessed $1,620 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $11,750 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has City of Sanger been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of Sanger, resulting in $11,750 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of Sanger operate in? ▼
City of Sanger operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Sanger owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City of Sanger 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 $11,750 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does City of Sanger rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Sanger ranks #79,999 (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 Sanger's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Sanger's total OSHA penalty of $1,620 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Detroit Fire Dept Engine 54 Ladder 26 in Detroit, MI is a similar public administration employer with $13,300 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.