Public Administration · NY, NY

NYCPD-Photography Unit

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NYCPD-Photography Unit ranks #99,447 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 penalty33% serious
$8
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#99,447
of 99,447 penalized employers

NYCPD-Photography Unit in NY, NY 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: $8. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on NYCPD-Photography Unit: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. 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 #99,447 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#99,447
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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How NYCPD-Photography Unit compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows NYCPD-Photography Unit runs well below peers (0.00x 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

$8 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 NYCPD-Photography Unit.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBETHEL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16LA CITY RECREATION & PARKS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TROY - FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION-OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9GENERAL SERVICES-NASHVILLE-FIELD OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7WHITEMEADOW LAKE FIRE COMPANY #5, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BEVERLY CITY HOPE HOSE COMPANY NO. 2 (BUILDING), OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15DLNR DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24CITY OF NORTH BEND, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GOVERNOR JUAN F LUIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, PACIFIC HIGHWAY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SECRET SERVICE SEATTLE FIELD OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ALMONESSON FIRE COMPANY-DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY #1, PPE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20TRFD #27 PPE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF DOLTON - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7PARAMUS POLICE BUILDING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD-Photography Unit, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3
NYCPD-Photography Unit 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.

NYCPD-Photography Unit in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, NYCPD-Photography Unit ranks #1,870 at $8 current penalty.

How NYCPD-Photography Unit Compares

NYCPD-Photography Unit'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 runs well below peers (0.00x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-08-19

Last Inspection

2011-10-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $2 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$8

Current Penalty Amount

$8

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How NYCPD-Photography Unit compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric NYCPD-Photography Unit Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $8 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for NYCPD-Photography Unit, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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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 NYCPD-Photography Unit safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, NYCPD-Photography Unit's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 NYCPD-Photography Unit have?
NYCPD-Photography Unit has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8.
How many OSHA inspections has NYCPD-Photography Unit had?
NYCPD-Photography Unit has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-19 and the most recent on 2011-10-11. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for NYCPD-Photography Unit?
NYCPD-Photography Unit has been assessed $8 in current OSHA penalties.
Does NYCPD-Photography Unit have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. NYCPD-Photography Unit 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 NYCPD-Photography Unit operate in?
NYCPD-Photography Unit operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does NYCPD-Photography Unit rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NYCPD-Photography Unit ranks #99,447 (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 NYCPD-Photography Unit's safety record compare to industry average?
NYCPD-Photography Unit's total OSHA penalty of $8 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bogota Fire Department West Broad Turnout Gear in Bogota, NJ 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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