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Corrections Corporation of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Corrections Corporation of America ranks #85,457 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,087
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,457
of 99,447 penalized employers

Corrections Corporation of America in Lecanto, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,087. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Corrections Corporation of America 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,457 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Town of Morristown in Morrisville, VT is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,100 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#85,457
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Corrections Corporation of America 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

$1,087 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Corrections Corporation of America.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDLNR-DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VOORHEES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FORSYTH TWP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BOROUGH OF PARAMUS POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ST CLAIR SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FERRELL FIRE COMPANY (PPE), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VIRGIN ISLANDS HOUSING AUTHORITY/AUREO DIAZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26LAKE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEXTER VILLAGE OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ALASKA DOC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION-PONCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCHUYLER HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF RICHMOND, POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REGION 2000 SERVICES AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYSDOCCS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAKELAND FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Corrections Corporation of America, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Corrections Corporation of America has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Corrections Corporation of America in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Corrections Corporation of America ranks #1,473 at $1,087 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $1,087 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Corrections Corporation of America Compares

Corrections Corporation of America's 0.50 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

2014-11-21

Last Inspection

2016-10-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$544

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $544 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$1,811

Current Penalty Amount

$1,087

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,087

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $724 from the initial assessment of $1,811. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Corrections Corporation of America compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Corrections Corporation of America Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $1,087 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $544 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Corrections Corporation of America, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,087 here).

CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Correctional Institute (Cci) Tehachapi $1,085 CA Town of Farmington $1,092 CT Lakeport Fire Protection District $1,080 CA Mineral County Fire Department $1,080 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Policia DE Puerto Rico 2 insp. Aguas Buenas, PR Voorhees Township Fire Department Headquarters 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ Forsyth TWP 2 insp. Gwinn, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Correctional Institute (Cci) Tehachapi
Tehachapi, CA
2 inspections $1,085
Town of Farmington
Farmington, CT
7 inspections $1,092
Lakeport Fire Protection District
Lakeport, CA
2 inspections $1,080
Mineral County Fire Department
Hawthorne, NV
2 inspections $1,080
Town of Morristown
Morrisville, VT
2 inspections $1,100

Compare Corrections Corporation of America vs CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Correctional Institute (Cci) Tehachapi side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Corrections Corporation of America's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Corrections Corporation of America against CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Correctional Institute (Cci) Tehachapi, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Corrections Corporation of America's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • Corrections Corporation of America also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Corrections Corporation of America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Corrections Corporation of America's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Corrections Corporation of America have? ▼
Corrections Corporation of America has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,087.
How many OSHA inspections has Corrections Corporation of America had? ▼
Corrections Corporation of America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-21 and the most recent on 2016-10-12. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Corrections Corporation of America? ▼
Corrections Corporation of America has been assessed $1,087 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,811 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Corrections Corporation of America been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Corrections Corporation of America, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Corrections Corporation of America operate in? ▼
Corrections Corporation of America 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.
What should I do if Corrections Corporation of America owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Corrections Corporation of America owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Corrections Corporation of America rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Corrections Corporation of America ranks #85,457 (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 Corrections Corporation of America's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Corrections Corporation of America's total OSHA penalty of $1,087 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, Town of Morristown in Morrisville, VT is a similar public administration employer with $1,100 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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