Public Administration · Fairbanks, AK

Fairbanks North Star Borough

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fairbanks North Star Borough ranks #23,690 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$15,219
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #23,690
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fairbanks North Star Borough in Fairbanks, AK has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,219. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fairbanks North Star Borough 11 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,690 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, St Tammany Parish Clerk of Court in Covington, LA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 81.8%
of violations were serious: #23,690
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$15,219
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Fairbanks North Star Borough runs far above peers (5.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$15,219 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Fairbanks North Star Borough.

Fairbanks North Star Borough has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Fairbanks North Star Borough in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Fairbanks North Star Borough sits at penalty rank #440 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($15,219 assessed).

How Fairbanks North Star Borough Compares

Fairbanks North Star Borough's 1.00 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 far above peers (5.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-10-11

Last Inspection

2026-06-12

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,384

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 11 inspections over 16 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,384 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

81.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$47,281

Current Penalty Amount

$15,219

Penalty Reduction

67.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,062 from the initial assessment of $47,281. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Fairbanks North Star Borough compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	3.2
Violations	11	6.4
Total Penalty	$15,219	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,384	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fairbanks North Star Borough, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,219 here).

Verona Police Department $15,300 NJ Red Bank Police Department $15,300 NJ Hurffville Fire CO. Station 10-3 M (Building) $15,300 NJ Vineland Fire Department Station #4 $15,300 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

VA New Jersey Healthcare System 11 insp. Lyons, NJ Nycdoc Amkc 11 insp. East Elmhurst, NY Nycdoc Rose M. Singer Center 11 insp. East Elmhurst, NY City of Sacramento 11 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

St Tammany Parish Clerk of Court

Covington, LA

0 inspections $0

Access Systems Corporation

Suffolk, VA

0 inspections $0

Verona Police Department

Verona, NJ

2 inspections $15,300

Red Bank Police Department

Red Bank, NJ

4 inspections $15,300

Hurffville Fire CO. Station 10-3 M (Building)

Sewell, NJ

6 inspections $15,300

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What to do with this record

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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 Fairbanks North Star Borough safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Fairbanks North Star Borough's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 11 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough have? ▼

Fairbanks North Star Borough has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,219.

How many OSHA inspections has Fairbanks North Star Borough had? ▼

Fairbanks North Star Borough has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-11 and the most recent on 2026-06-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Fairbanks North Star Borough? ▼

Fairbanks North Star Borough has been assessed $15,219 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,281 (a 67.8% reduction).

Does Fairbanks North Star Borough have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough operate in? ▼

Fairbanks North Star Borough operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Fairbanks North Star Borough rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fairbanks North Star Borough ranks #23,690 (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 Fairbanks North Star Borough's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Fairbanks North Star Borough's total OSHA penalty of $15,219 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (5.8x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, St Tammany Parish Clerk of Court in Covington, LA is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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