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Copperopolis Fire Protection District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Copperopolis Fire Protection District ranks #94,199 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$475
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,199
of 100,495 penalized employers

Copperopolis Fire Protection District in Copperopolis, CA 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: $475. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Copperopolis Fire Protection District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,199 of 100,495 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, Banco DE Desarrollo Economico Para Puerto Rico in San Juan, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $480 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#94,199
of 100,495 penalized employers

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Copperopolis Fire Protection District runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$475 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Copperopolis Fire Protection District

The federal enforcement record for Copperopolis Fire Protection District in Copperopolis, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $475 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $475 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $238. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.18x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-12-14 to 2013-03-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-14

Last Inspection

2013-03-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $238 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$475

Current Penalty Amount

$475

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Copperopolis Fire Protection District compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Copperopolis Fire Protection District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $475 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $238 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copperopolis Fire Protection District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Copperopolis Fire Protection District's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 Copperopolis Fire Protection District have? ▼
Copperopolis Fire Protection District has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $475.
How many OSHA inspections has Copperopolis Fire Protection District had? ▼
Copperopolis Fire Protection District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-14 and the most recent on 2013-03-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Copperopolis Fire Protection District? ▼
Copperopolis Fire Protection District has been assessed $475 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Copperopolis Fire Protection District operate in? ▼
Copperopolis Fire Protection District operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Copperopolis Fire Protection District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Copperopolis Fire Protection District ranks #94,199 (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 Copperopolis Fire Protection District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Copperopolis Fire Protection District's total OSHA penalty of $475 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, Banco DE Desarrollo Economico Para Puerto Rico in San Juan, PR is a similar public administration employer with $480 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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