Public Administration · Carson City, NV

Northern Nevada Correctional Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northern Nevada Correctional Center ranks #70,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,714
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #70,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City, NV has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,714. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northern Nevada Correctional Center 4 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, APEX Systems in Atlanta, GA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #70,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$2,714
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Northern Nevada Correctional Center sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,714 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Northern Nevada Correctional Center.

Northern Nevada Correctional Center has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Northern Nevada Correctional Center in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Northern Nevada Correctional Center ranks #1,169 at $2,714 current penalty.

How Northern Nevada Correctional Center Compares

Northern Nevada Correctional Center's 0.75 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-03-30

Last Inspection

2026-02-04

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$679

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $679 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,426

Current Penalty Amount

$2,714

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,712 from the initial assessment of $5,426. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Northern Nevada Correctional Center compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Northern Nevada Correctional Center	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.2
Violations	3	6.4
Total Penalty	$2,714	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$679	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northern Nevada Correctional Center, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,714 here).

City of Santa Maria $2,700 CA California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation $2,700 CA City of Tacoma $2,700 WA Riverside County Sheriff's Department $2,700 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Titus County Clerks Office

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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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 Northern Nevada Correctional Center safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Northern Nevada Correctional Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Northern Nevada Correctional Center have? ▼

Northern Nevada Correctional Center has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,714.

How many OSHA inspections has Northern Nevada Correctional Center had? ▼

Northern Nevada Correctional Center has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-30 and the most recent on 2026-02-04. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Northern Nevada Correctional Center? ▼

Northern Nevada Correctional Center has been assessed $2,714 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,426 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Northern Nevada Correctional Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Northern Nevada Correctional Center has 2 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 Northern Nevada Correctional Center operate in? ▼

Northern Nevada Correctional Center operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Northern Nevada Correctional Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northern Nevada Correctional Center ranks #70,551 (the lower 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 Northern Nevada Correctional Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Northern Nevada Correctional Center's total OSHA penalty of $2,714 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, APEX Systems in Atlanta, GA 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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