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City of Tenino

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Tenino ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Tenino in Tenino, WA 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. Total penalties assessed: $300. 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 Tenino 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 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 (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Santa Rosa Fire Department in Santa Rosa, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

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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How City of Tenino compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Tenino runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Tenino.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ASBURY PARK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF CAMDEN FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPECTRA COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF ORRINGTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF LACEY PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MUNISING CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF ARCADIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VENTURA YOUTH CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRESNO POLICE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF SAHUARITA, T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MUNICIPIO AUTONOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ILLINOIS TOLLWAY AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF ROANOKE FACI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAWRENCEBURG - POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CELINA - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOKENA FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAFOLLETTE - FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARROLL COUNTY VIRGI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4City of Tenino, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
City of Tenino has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Tenino in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Tenino is the #1,760 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($300).

How City of Tenino Compares

City of Tenino's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-05

Last Inspection

2010-12-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $150 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

1

Repeat

50.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$300

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Tenino Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $300 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

County Fire & Security LLC $300 OR LA City Recreation & Parks $300 CA Ocqueoc-Bearinger Fire Department $300 MI Village of Clemmons $300 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Asbury Park Fire Department 2 insp. Asbury Park, NJ City of Camden Fire Department 2 insp. Camden, NJ Spectra Company 2 insp. Pomona, CA Town of Orrington 2 insp. Orrington, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

County Fire & Security LLC
Merlin, OR
4 inspections $300
LA City Recreation & Parks
Los Angeles, CA
4 inspections $300
Ocqueoc-Bearinger Fire Department
Millersburg, MI
2 inspections $300
Village of Clemmons
Clemmons, NC
2 inspections $300
City of Santa Rosa Fire Department
Santa Rosa, CA
2 inspections $300

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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 Tenino safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Tenino's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Tenino have? ▼
City of Tenino has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Tenino had? ▼
City of Tenino has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-05 and the most recent on 2010-12-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Tenino? ▼
City of Tenino has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Tenino have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Tenino has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Tenino operate in? ▼
City of Tenino operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). 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 Tenino rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Tenino ranks #96,117 (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 Tenino's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Tenino's total OSHA penalty of $300 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, City of Santa Rosa Fire Department in Santa Rosa, CA is a similar public administration employer with $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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