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Public Administration · Santa Ana, CA

Orange County Fire Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Orange County Fire Authority ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Orange County Fire Authority in Santa Ana, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Orange County Fire Authority 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Mason County FPD # 9 in Shelton, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Orange County Fire Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Orange County Fire Authority runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Orange County Fire Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEPTUNE TOWNSHIP FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DE INSTITUTO DE CAPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STATE OF OREGON DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF OCEAN GAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF CASHMERE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39CITY OF PAGE CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TOWN OF PUTNEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF ETNA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF PLYMOUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYSDOCCS ULSTER CORR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RIPLEY - PARKS & REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADAMSVILLE - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WHITE PLAINS CITY FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DECATUR - POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MERIT SYSTEMS PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OXBOW VOL. FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13COUNTY OF MAUI - DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Orange County Fire A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Orange County Fire Authority has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Orange County Fire Authority in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Orange County Fire Authority is the #1,492 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($1,000).

How Orange County Fire Authority Compares

Orange County Fire Authority's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-09

Last Inspection

2014-05-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,300

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

23.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $300 from the initial assessment of $1,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Orange County Fire Authority compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Orange County Fire Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $1,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $500 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Orange County Fire Authority, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

Sherwood Township Fire Department $1,000 MI Mason County FPD # 9 $1,000 WA Njdoc-East Jersey State Prison $1,000 NJ Municipio DE Dorado $1,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Neptune Township Fire District #1 2 insp. Neptune, NJ DE Instituto DE Capacitacion Administrativa 2 insp. San Juan, PR State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 2 insp. Corvallis, OR Borough of Ocean Gate Police Department 2 insp. Ocean Gate, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sherwood Township Fire Department
Sherwood, MI
2 inspections $1,000
Orange County Fire Authority
Laguna Niguel, CA
2 inspections $1,000
Mason County FPD # 9
Shelton, WA
2 inspections $1,000
Njdoc-East Jersey State Prison
Rahway, NJ
2 inspections $1,000
Municipio DE Dorado
Dorado, PR
5 inspections $1,000

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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 Orange County Fire Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Orange County Fire Authority's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Orange County Fire Authority have? ▼
Orange County Fire Authority has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Orange County Fire Authority had? ▼
Orange County Fire Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-09 and the most recent on 2014-05-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Orange County Fire Authority? ▼
Orange County Fire Authority has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,300 (a 23.1% reduction).
What industry does Orange County Fire Authority operate in? ▼
Orange County Fire Authority operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Orange County Fire Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Orange County Fire Authority ranks #86,842 (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 Orange County Fire Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Orange County Fire Authority's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 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, Mason County FPD # 9 in Shelton, WA is a similar public administration employer with $1,000 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 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.