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LA City Recreation & Parks

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA City Recreation & Parks has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#97,138
of 100,495 penalized employers

LA City Recreation & Parks in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LA City Recreation & Parks 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Santa Rosa Fire Department in Santa Rosa, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
3%
of penalized employers rank lower

How LA City Recreation & Parks compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LA City Recreation & Parks runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About LA City Recreation & Parks

The federal enforcement record for LA City Recreation & Parks in Los Angeles, CA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $300 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $75. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-08-21 to 2018-08-13, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-08-21

Last Inspection

2018-08-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$75

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $75 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $300 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How LA City Recreation & Parks compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA City Recreation & Parks Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.1
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $300 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $75 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LA City Recreation & Parks safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LA City Recreation & Parks's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 4 inspections. 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 LA City Recreation & Parks have? ▼
LA City Recreation & Parks has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has LA City Recreation & Parks had? ▼
LA City Recreation & Parks has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-21 and the most recent on 2018-08-13. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LA City Recreation & Parks? ▼
LA City Recreation & Parks has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does LA City Recreation & Parks operate in? ▼
LA City Recreation & Parks operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924120). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does LA City Recreation & Parks's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LA City Recreation & Parks's total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Santa Rosa Fire Department in Santa Rosa, CA is a similar public administration employer with $300 in current penalties.

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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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