Public Administration · Ketchikan, AK

Ketchikan City of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ketchikan City of ranks #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

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Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,200
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ketchikan City of in Ketchikan, AK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ketchikan City of 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,822 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $3,210 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: #66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Ketchikan City of

$3,200
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Ketchikan City of runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$3,200 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Ketchikan City of.

Ketchikan City of has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Ketchikan City of in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ketchikan City of ranks #1,081 at $3,200 current penalty.

How Ketchikan City of Compares

Ketchikan City of's 2.33 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 above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-03-16

Last Inspection

2021-06-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,067

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,067 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

0.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

57.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$18,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,200

Penalty Reduction

82.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,000 from the initial assessment of $18,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Ketchikan City of compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ketchikan City of	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.2
Violations	7	6.4
Total Penalty	$3,200	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,067	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ketchikan City of, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,200 here).

DCR Ponce Maxima $3,200 PR City of Vergennes $3,200 VT City of Bakersfield $3,210 CA Town of Hebron $3,210 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

City of Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness 3 insp. Newark, NJ Dtop 3 insp. Manati, PR Recycling for Newaygo CNTY 3 insp. Fremont, MI Autoridad DE Tierras DE Puerto Rico 3 insp. Santurce, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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10 inspections $3,210

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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 Ketchikan City of safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ketchikan City of's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Ketchikan City of have? ▼

Ketchikan City of has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,200.

How many OSHA inspections has Ketchikan City of had? ▼

Ketchikan City of has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-16 and the most recent on 2021-06-08. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ketchikan City of? ▼

Ketchikan City of has been assessed $3,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,200 (a 82.4% reduction).

Does Ketchikan City of have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ketchikan City of has 0 serious violations, and 4 repeat 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 Ketchikan City of operate in? ▼

Ketchikan City of 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 Ketchikan City of rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ketchikan City of ranks #66,822 (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 Ketchikan City of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ketchikan City of's total OSHA penalty of $3,200 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA is a similar public administration employer with $3,210 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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