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Kodiak City of - Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kodiak City of - Police Department ranks #40,922 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$8,150
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#40,922
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kodiak City of - Police Department in Kodiak, 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: $8,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kodiak City of - Police Department 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #40,922 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metro in Portland, OR is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $8,110 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#40,922
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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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kodiak City of - Police Department runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$8,150 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kodiak City of - Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLEGANY TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10YORKSHIRE TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WAPPINGER TOWN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NYCDOC MDC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CINNAMINSON FIRE STA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HACKENSACK FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SYRACUSE CITY FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF UMATILLA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HAMILTON TWP. FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21CITY OF NEWARK DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DTOP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RECYCLING FOR NEWAYG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19AUTORIDAD DE TIERRAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ROCHESTER HOUSING AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEFERIET VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RIVERTON CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LAKE PLACID FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22Kodiak City of - Pol…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Kodiak City of - Police Department 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.

Kodiak City of - Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Kodiak City of - Police Department is the #683 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($8,150).

How Kodiak City of - Police Department Compares

Kodiak City of - Police Department'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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-11-18

Last Inspection

2017-07-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,717

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,717 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$8,150

Current Penalty Amount

$8,150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Kodiak City of - Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kodiak City of - Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $8,150 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,717 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,150 here).

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation $8,130 CA Solano County Juvenile Detention Facility $8,175 CA Metro $8,110 OR Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy $8,200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Allegany Town Hall 3 insp. Allegany, NY Yorkshire Town Hall 3 insp. Delevan, NY Wappinger Town 3 insp. Wappingers Falls, NY U.S. Department of the Air Force - 60th Air Mobility Wing 3 insp. Travis Afb, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation
San Luis Obispo, CA
2 inspections $8,130
Solano County Juvenile Detention Facility
Fairfield, CA
2 inspections $8,175
Finney County Sheriffs Office
Garden City, KS
0 inspections $0
Metro
Portland, OR
4 inspections $8,110
Detroit Public Schools Community District Marion Law Academy
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $8,200

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What to do with this record

Use Kodiak City of - Police Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kodiak City of - Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kodiak City of - Police Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Kodiak City of - Police Department have? ▼
Kodiak City of - Police Department has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Kodiak City of - Police Department had? ▼
Kodiak City of - Police Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-18 and the most recent on 2017-07-19. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kodiak City of - Police Department? ▼
Kodiak City of - Police Department has been assessed $8,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kodiak City of - Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kodiak City of - Police Department has 5 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 Kodiak City of - Police Department operate in? ▼
Kodiak City of - Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kodiak City of - Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kodiak City of - Police Department ranks #40,922 (the upper 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 Kodiak City of - Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kodiak City of - Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $8,150 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro in Portland, OR is a similar public administration employer with $8,110 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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