Public Administration · Cortland, NY

Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland in Cortland, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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, North Tonawanda City Police Department in North Tonawanda, NY is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
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Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland.

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Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

How Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland Compares

Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-22

Last Inspection

2012-04-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

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Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland have?
Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland had?
Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-22 and the most recent on 2012-04-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland?
Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland operate in?
Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland's safety record compare to industry average?
Nysdec Div Land/Forests Bur State Land - Cortland's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, North Tonawanda City Police Department in North Tonawanda, NY 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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