Public Administration · Auburn, NY

Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 12 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

88% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections

Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 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 Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility 12 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. Of these, 7 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 well above peers (3.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Dufur in Dufur, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility.

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Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility Compares

Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2016-12-19

Last Inspection

2026-03-05

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 12 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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 Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility Industry Avg
Inspections 12 3.2
Violations 8 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 Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

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What to do with this record

Use Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility'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 Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 12 inspections, including 7 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 Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility have?
Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility had?
Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-19 and the most recent on 2026-03-05. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility?
Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility has 7 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility operate in?
Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility 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.
How does Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility's safety record compare to industry average?
Nysdoccs Auburn Correctional Facility's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Dufur in Dufur, OR 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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