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Los Angeles County Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Los Angeles County Fire Department ranks #16,989 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty11% serious
$20,525
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,989
of 99,447 penalized employers

Los Angeles County Fire Department in Malibu, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Los Angeles County Fire Department 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,989 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, L3 Harris Corporation in Fort Wayne, IN is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#16,989
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Los Angeles County Fire Department runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$20,525 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIDGEWOOD DPW WATER DIVISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18OCEANPORT HOOK & LADDER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CORDOVA CITY OF - WATER AND SEWER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALLOWAY TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - WELLS CONSERVATION CAMP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALAMO FIRE LINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WARTRACE - POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22MOUNT VERNON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 1, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KINDERHOOK TN OFFICE MARTIN H GLYNN MUNICIPAL BLDG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EDNA MAHAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FOR WOMEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE BLUE MOUNTAINS INTERAGENCY DISPATCH CENTER AND LA GRANDE FIRE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILL COUNTY - LARAWAY COMMUNICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AGENCIA ESTATAL MANEJO EMERGENCIA Y ADM DESASTRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR - BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYS LEGISLATIVE BILL DRAFTING COMMISSION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLANDERS FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FCC POLLOCK/US PENITENTIARY (USP), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMMACK FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23Los Angeles County Fire Department, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Los Angeles County Fire Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Los Angeles County Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Los Angeles County Fire Department ranks #327 at $20,525 current penalty.

How Los Angeles County Fire Department Compares

Los Angeles County Fire Department's 4.50 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 (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-10

Last Inspection

2017-10-24

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $10,263 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$41,755

Current Penalty Amount

$20,525

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,230 from the initial assessment of $41,755. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Los Angeles County Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Los Angeles County Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 9 6.4
Total Penalty $20,525 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,263 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Los Angeles County Fire Department, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,525 here).

Atlantic Highlands Fire Department $20,400 NJ West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company $20,700 NJ Pennington Road Fire Company $20,700 NJ Ipi Department of Corrections, State of Iowa $20,750 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ridgewood DPW Water Division 2 insp. Ridgewood, NJ Oceanport Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Company 2 insp. Oceanport, NJ Cordova City of - Water and Sewer 2 insp. Cordova, AK Alloway Township Fire Company 2 insp. Alloway, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

L3 Harris Corporation
Fort Wayne, IN
0 inspections $0
Citizen's Gas Utility District
Helenwood, TN
0 inspections $0
Atlantic Highlands Fire Department
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
6 inspections $20,400
Fresno City Fire Department
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $20,370
West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company
Ewing, NJ
2 inspections $20,700

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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 Los Angeles County Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Los Angeles County Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Los Angeles County Fire Department have? ▼
Los Angeles County Fire Department has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,525.
How many OSHA inspections has Los Angeles County Fire Department had? ▼
Los Angeles County Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-10 and the most recent on 2017-10-24. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Los Angeles County Fire Department? ▼
Los Angeles County Fire Department has been assessed $20,525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,755 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Los Angeles County Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Los Angeles County Fire Department 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 Los Angeles County Fire Department operate in? ▼
Los Angeles County Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Los Angeles County Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Los Angeles County Fire Department ranks #16,989 (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 Los Angeles County Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Los Angeles County Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $20,525 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, L3 Harris Corporation in Fort Wayne, IN 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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