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Clackamas County

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clackamas County has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#74,176
of 100,495 penalized employers

Clackamas County in Oregon City, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clackamas County 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carlin Conservation Camp in Carlin, NV is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,394 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
26%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Clackamas County compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clackamas County 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Clackamas County

The federal enforcement record for Clackamas County in Oregon City, OR includes 3 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (60.0%) 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 $2,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,400 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $800. 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 2010-01-15 to 2014-02-11, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-15

Last Inspection

2014-02-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $800 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Clackamas County Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $2,400 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

County of Berrien State of Michigan
Berrien Springs, MI
2 inspections $2,400
City of Seattle
North Bend, WA
2 inspections $2,400
Municipality of Lajas Police Department
Lajas, PR
0 inspections $0
Carlin Conservation Camp
Carlin, NV
2 inspections $2,394
Carter County Sheriff's Office
Van Buren, MO
0 inspections $0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clackamas County safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clackamas County's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Clackamas County have? ▼
Clackamas County has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Clackamas County had? ▼
Clackamas County has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-15 and the most recent on 2014-02-11. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clackamas County? ▼
Clackamas County has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Clackamas County have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clackamas County 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 Clackamas County operate in? ▼
Clackamas County 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 Clackamas County's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clackamas County's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carlin Conservation Camp in Carlin, NV is a similar public administration employer with $2,394 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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