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Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Minneapolis Public Housing Authority ranks #12,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty93% serious
$27,205
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,004
of 99,447 penalized employers

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority in Minneapolis, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,205. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Minneapolis Public Housing Authority 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, San Francisco Fire Department in San Francisco, CA is another public administration employer with 21 OSHA inspections on record and $27,140 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#12,004
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Minneapolis Public Housing Authority runs far above peers (10.4x 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

$27,205 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSANTA CLARA COUNTY E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CA FORESTRY & FIRE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PRINCE GEORGE'S COUN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17A.E. PHELPS FIRE AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4US COAST GUARD BASE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ELLICOTTVILLE TOWN H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MAYBROOK FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. NAVY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7VAILS GATE FD STATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PORT GIBSON VOLUNTEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BUFFALO CITY POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF ANAHEIM FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SPRING VALLEY VILL F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CLARYVILLE FIRE DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VALLEY STREAM VILL H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PIKE TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CUMBERLAND VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF WASHINGTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16Minneapolis Public H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority ranks #244 at $27,205 current penalty.

How Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Compares

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's 5.00 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 far above peers (10.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-07-18

Last Inspection

2014-05-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,068

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $9,068 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$28,150

Current Penalty Amount

$27,205

Penalty Reduction

3.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $945 from the initial assessment of $28,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Minneapolis Public Housing Authority compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 15 6.4
Total Penalty $27,205 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,068 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,205 here).

Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court $27,172 HI San Francisco Fire Department $27,140 CA Hope Hose Humane Fire Company (Building) $27,300 NJ Phillipsburg Department of Public Works $27,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Santa Clara County Elmwood Correctional Complex 3 insp. Milpitas, CA CA Forestry & Fire Protection 3 insp. Riverside, CA Prince George's County Government - Fleet Management Division 3 insp. Capitol Heights, MD A.E. Phelps Fire and Rescue 3 insp. Crown Point, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $27,172
San Francisco Fire Department
San Francisco, CA
21 inspections $27,140
Hope Hose Humane Fire Company (Building)
Bordentown, NJ
2 inspections $27,300
Phillipsburg Department of Public Works
Phillipsburg, NJ
2 inspections $27,000
Essex County Veterans Courthouse
Newark, NJ
2 inspections $27,000

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What to do with this record

Use Minneapolis Public Housing Authority'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 Minneapolis Public Housing Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 Minneapolis Public Housing Authority have? ▼
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,205.
How many OSHA inspections has Minneapolis Public Housing Authority had? ▼
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-18 and the most recent on 2014-05-20. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Minneapolis Public Housing Authority? ▼
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has been assessed $27,205 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,150 (a 3.4% reduction).
Does Minneapolis Public Housing Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has 14 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 Minneapolis Public Housing Authority operate in? ▼
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 925110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Minneapolis Public Housing Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority ranks #12,004 (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 Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's total OSHA penalty of $27,205 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, San Francisco Fire Department in San Francisco, CA is a similar public administration employer with $27,140 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.