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City of the Dalles

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of the Dalles has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,450
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,584
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of the Dalles in The Dalles, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,450. 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 the Dalles 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CJ Suppression in Corona, CA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
27%
of penalized employers rank lower

How City of the Dalles compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of the Dalles sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,450 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About City of the Dalles

The federal enforcement record for City of the Dalles in The Dalles, OR includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) 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 $2,450 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,450 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,225. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-05-09 to 2014-04-23, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-09

Last Inspection

2014-04-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,225 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,450

Current Penalty Amount

$2,450

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 the Dalles compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of the Dalles Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $2,450 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,225 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of the Dalles safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of the Dalles's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 the Dalles have? ▼
City of the Dalles has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,450.
How many OSHA inspections has City of the Dalles had? ▼
City of the Dalles has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-09 and the most recent on 2014-04-23. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of the Dalles? ▼
City of the Dalles has been assessed $2,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of the Dalles have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of the Dalles 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.
What industry does City of the Dalles operate in? ▼
City of the Dalles operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). 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 the Dalles's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of the Dalles's total OSHA penalty of $2,450 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, CJ Suppression in Corona, CA is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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