Public Administration · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 8 inspections. See the full breakdown below.
- $382,675
- OSHA penalties
- 21
- Violations cited
- 8
- OSHA inspections
- #149
- of 100,495 penalized employers
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $382,675. 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 Sheriff's Department 8 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, GEO Group in Adelanto, CA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 2.6
- violations per inspection
- 28.6%
- of violations were serious
- 100%
- of penalized employers rank lower
How this employer compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average
- Los Angeles County She…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
$382,675 in penalties
- Public Administration avg $2,581
Public Administration industry average (per employer)
$2,581 in penalties
What this shows Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department runs far above peers (148.3x 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
$382,675 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty
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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
What the Data Says About Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The federal enforcement record for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in Los Angeles, CA includes 8 OSHA inspections and 21 violations, translating to 2.63 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (28.6%) were classified as serious, 2 (9.5%) as willful, and 2 (9.5%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.
OSHA assessed $388,125 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $382,675 - a 1.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $47,834. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (148.3x the sector average).
Inspection activity spans from 2019-05-02 to 2026-06-25, a window of roughly 7 years.
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
8
First Inspection
2019-05-02
Last Inspection
2026-06-25
Inspection Span
7 yrs
Violations / Inspection
2.6
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$47,834
Industry Avg / Inspection
$826
What this shows 8 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $47,834 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
6
Serious
28.6% of total
2
Willful
9.5% of total
2
Repeat
9.5% of total
11
Other-Than-Serious
52.4% 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
$388,125
Current Penalty Amount
$382,675
Penalty Reduction
1.4%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,450 from the initial assessment of $388,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Public Administration
How Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 3.1 |
| Violations | 21 | 6.4 |
| Total Penalty | $382,675 | $2,581 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $47,834 | $826 |
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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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