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Corrections Corporation of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Corrections Corporation of America ranks #17,850 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$19,740
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,850
of 99,447 penalized employers

Corrections Corporation of America in Youngstown, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,740. 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 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,850 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Palisades Park Police Department in Palisades Park, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,650 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#17,850
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 far above peers (7.6x 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

$19,740 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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.

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Corrections Corporation of America has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

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 #343 at $19,740 current penalty.

How Corrections Corporation of America Compares

Corrections Corporation of America's 4.50 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 far above peers (7.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-12

Last Inspection

2013-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,870

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $9,870 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$28,200

Current Penalty Amount

$19,740

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,460 from the initial assessment of $28,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 9 6.4
Total Penalty $19,740 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,870 $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 OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,740 here).

City of Detroit of Department of Transportation ? Gilbert Terminal $19,700 MI Palisades Park Police Department $19,650 NJ Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 $19,600 NJ Contra Costa County Public Works Department $19,600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vineland Fire Department Headquarters - Station 6 2 insp. Vineland, NJ Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 2 insp. Hamilton, NJ North Arlington FD HQ 2 insp. North Arlington, NJ Galloway Township Police Department 2 insp. Galloway, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Detroit of Department of Transportation ? Gilbert Terminal
Detroit, MI
4 inspections $19,700
Palisades Park Police Department
Palisades Park, NJ
2 inspections $19,650
Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Belle Mead, NJ
2 inspections $19,600
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Martinez, CA
2 inspections $19,600
Paramus FD Company #2
Paramus, NJ
2 inspections $19,600

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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 City of Detroit of Department of Transportation ? Gilbert Terminal, 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 Corrections Corporation of America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Corrections Corporation of America's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above 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 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Corrections Corporation of America had? ▼
Corrections Corporation of America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-12 and the most recent on 2013-02-07. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Corrections Corporation of America? ▼
Corrections Corporation of America has been assessed $19,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,200 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Corrections Corporation of America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Corrections Corporation of America has 9 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 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.
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 #17,850 (the top quarter 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 $19,740 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (7.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Palisades Park Police Department in Palisades Park, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $19,650 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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