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Klamath County Emergency Communications

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Klamath County Emergency Communications ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$165
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Klamath County Emergency Communications in Klamath Falls, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Klamath County Emergency Communications 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Town of Westport Island in Westport Island, ME is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $165 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#98,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Klamath County Emergency Communications runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$165 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Klamath County Emergency Communications.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF WESTVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF QUINCY WA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STCT DOC OSBORN CORR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MUNICIPIO DE TOA ALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BROAD BROOK FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DARTMOUTH DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTBURY VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA HOUSING FINAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATTICA VILLAGE POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NCBPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARROLL COUNTY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWN OF NORTH BEACH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MADISONVILLE - FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL PERSONNEL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYCPD BRONX TRAFFIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOUND BROOK FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIDDLESEX COUNTY SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Klamath County Emerg…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Klamath County Emergency Communications has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Klamath County Emergency Communications in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Klamath County Emergency Communications ranks #1,831 at $165 current penalty.

How Klamath County Emergency Communications Compares

Klamath County Emergency Communications'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 well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-15

Last Inspection

2012-05-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$83

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $83 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$165

Current Penalty Amount

$165

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Klamath County Emergency Communications compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Klamath County Emergency Communications Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $165 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $83 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Klamath County Emergency Communications, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($165 here).

Town of Westport Island $165 ME Oakdale Irrigation District $160 CA Town of Fort Fairfield $170 ME Barton Hills Village of $173 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Westville Police Department 2 insp. Westville, NJ City of Quincy WA 2 insp. Quincy, WA STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution 2 insp. Somers, CT Municipio DE Toa Alta Vertedero Municipal 2 insp. Toa Alta, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Westport Island
Westport Island, ME
3 inspections $165
Oakdale Irrigation District
Oakdale, CA
4 inspections $160
Town of Fort Fairfield
Fort Fairfield, ME
2 inspections $170
Barton Hills Village of
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $173
City of Bristol Fire Department
Bristol, CT
2 inspections $175

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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 Klamath County Emergency Communications safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Klamath County Emergency Communications's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Klamath County Emergency Communications have? ▼
Klamath County Emergency Communications has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $165.
How many OSHA inspections has Klamath County Emergency Communications had? ▼
Klamath County Emergency Communications has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-15 and the most recent on 2012-05-10. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Klamath County Emergency Communications? ▼
Klamath County Emergency Communications has been assessed $165 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Klamath County Emergency Communications have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Klamath County Emergency Communications has 1 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 Klamath County Emergency Communications operate in? ▼
Klamath County Emergency Communications operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Klamath County Emergency Communications rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Klamath County Emergency Communications ranks #98,073 (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 Klamath County Emergency Communications's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Klamath County Emergency Communications's total OSHA penalty of $165 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 Westport Island in Westport Island, ME is a similar public administration employer with $165 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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