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City of Selah

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Selah ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Selah in Selah, WA 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: $2,100. 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 Selah 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building) in Woodbury Heights, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Selah compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Selah sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Selah.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF WESTVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STCT DOC OSBORN CORR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MUNICIPIO DE TOA ALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BROAD BROOK FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DARTMOUTH DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTBURY VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA HOUSING FINAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATTICA VILLAGE POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NCBPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARROLL COUNTY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWN OF NORTH BEACH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MADISONVILLE - FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL PERSONNEL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYCPD BRONX TRAFFIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOUND BROOK FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDDLESEX COUNTY SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EDMESTON TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6City of Selah, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
City of Selah has 2 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 Selah in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Selah is the #1,266 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,100).

How City of Selah Compares

City of Selah's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-12

Last Inspection

2014-10-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$2,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

6.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $150 from the initial assessment of $2,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Selah Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $2,100 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,100 here).

City of Brooklyn Park - Police Department $2,100 MN Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building) $2,100 NJ Town of Wingate - Public Works $2,100 NC Santek Waste Services INC $2,100 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Borough of Westville Police Department 2 insp. Westville, NJ STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution 2 insp. Somers, CT Municipio DE Toa Alta Vertedero Municipal 2 insp. Toa Alta, PR Broad Brook Fire Department 2 insp. Broad Brook, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Brooklyn Park - Police Department
Brooklyn Park, MN
2 inspections $2,100
Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building)
Woodbury Heights, NJ
2 inspections $2,100
Marshall Center-Parks
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $2,100
Town of Wingate - Public Works
Wingate, NC
2 inspections $2,100
Santek Waste Services INC
Benton, TN
2 inspections $2,100

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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 Selah safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Selah's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Selah have? ▼
City of Selah has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Selah had? ▼
City of Selah has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-12 and the most recent on 2014-10-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Selah? ▼
City of Selah has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,250 (a 6.7% reduction).
Does City of Selah have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Selah 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 Selah operate in? ▼
City of Selah operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Selah rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Selah ranks #75,701 (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 Selah's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Selah's total OSHA penalty of $2,100 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woodbury Heights Fire Department (Building) in Woodbury Heights, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $2,100 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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