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Clark County Detention Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clark County Detention Center ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, NV 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: $1,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clark County Detention Center 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 #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Orange County Fire Authority in Laguna Niguel, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
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 Clark County Detention Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clark County Detention Center runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Clark County Detention Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ELIZABETH CI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FIRE DISTRICT #1 CHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA DOC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERCER COUNTY SUPERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARSHALL CENTER-PARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNLAND FIRE PROTECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF PUYALLUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WAREHOUSE POINT FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWN OF CANTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BENZIE CNTY RD COMMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RUSH TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JACKSON HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARTHAGE - POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JACKSBORO - POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARROGATE - FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEWSTEAD TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NORTH SALEM TN PD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYSDOCCS MARCY CORR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Clark County Detenti…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Clark County Detention Center 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.

Clark County Detention Center in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Clark County Detention Center sits at penalty rank #1,492 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,000 assessed).

How Clark County Detention Center Compares

Clark County Detention Center'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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-23

Last Inspection

2014-04-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

92.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,000 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Clark County Detention Center compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clark County Detention Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $1,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clark County Detention Center, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

The County of Mercer - Board of Social Services $1,000 NJ Township of Parsippany Police Department $1,000 NJ Sherwood Township Fire Department $1,000 MI Mason County FPD # 9 $1,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Elizabeth City - WTP-WWTP 2 insp. Elizabeth City, NC Fire District #1 Chesterfield-Hamilton - Ppe 2 insp. Crosswicks, NJ Alaska Doc 2 insp. Kenai, AK Mercer County Superintendent of Elections Office 2 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

The County of Mercer - Board of Social Services
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $1,000
Township of Parsippany Police Department
Parsippany, NJ
4 inspections $1,000
Sherwood Township Fire Department
Sherwood, MI
2 inspections $1,000
Orange County Fire Authority
Laguna Niguel, CA
2 inspections $1,000
Mason County FPD # 9
Shelton, WA
2 inspections $1,000

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What to do with this record

Use Clark County Detention Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Clark County Detention Center against The County of Mercer - Board of Social Services, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Clark County Detention Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clark County Detention Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Clark County Detention Center have? ▼
Clark County Detention Center has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Clark County Detention Center had? ▼
Clark County Detention Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-23 and the most recent on 2014-04-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clark County Detention Center? ▼
Clark County Detention Center has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 92.9% reduction).
Does Clark County Detention Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clark County Detention Center has 1 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 Clark County Detention Center operate in? ▼
Clark County Detention Center operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clark County Detention Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clark County Detention Center ranks #86,842 (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 Clark County Detention Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clark County Detention Center's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 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, Orange County Fire Authority in Laguna Niguel, CA is a similar public administration employer with $1,000 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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