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Orange County Fire Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Orange County Fire Authority ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Orange County Fire Authority in Tustin, 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: $2,500. 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 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 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, Dtop in Santurce, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPRINGFIELD FIRE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST ORANGE BOARD OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DTOP CESCO MANATI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TOWN OF SAINT ALBANS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GRENLOCH FIRE CO. ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MI DOC DETROIT DETEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MELVINDALE POLICE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ODSEC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY OF KAUAI DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TOWN OF WOOLWICH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MAYOR AND CITY COUNC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEST COLESVILLE FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAVENPORT TOWN OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCFD L113/BATT38/L1…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HOUSING AUTHORITY OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOROUGH OF MANTOLOKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MCKENZIE - FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYCDOE CRISUPS ATTUCKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARYVILLE - FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYCDEP NEWTOWN CREEK…, 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

In Public Administration, Orange County Fire Authority sits at penalty rank #1,198 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($2,500 assessed).

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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-06

Last Inspection

2016-06-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 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

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $4,000. 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 $2,500 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $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 ($2,500 here).

Southeast Macomb Sanitary District $2,500 MI Dtop $2,500 PR City of Warren Fire Department $2,500 MI City of Detroit Fire Department, Engine 44, Ladder 18 $2,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Springfield Fire Company (Building) 2 insp. Jobstown, NJ East Orange Board of Education 2 insp. East Orange, NJ Dtop Cesco Manati 2 insp. Manati, PR Town of Saint Albans 2 insp. Saint Albans, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southeast Macomb Sanitary District
Saint Clair Shores, MI
2 inspections $2,500
Dtop
Santurce, PR
2 inspections $2,500
City of Warren Fire Department
Warren, MI
3 inspections $2,500
City of Detroit Fire Department, Engine 44, Ladder 18
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $2,500
Department of Corrections, State of Iowa
Mount Pleasant, IA
5 inspections $2,500

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What to do with this record

Use Orange County Fire Authority'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 Orange County Fire Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Orange County Fire Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. 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 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Orange County Fire Authority had? ▼
Orange County Fire Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-06 and the most recent on 2016-06-23. 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 $2,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 37.5% reduction).
Does Orange County Fire Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Orange County Fire Authority has 0 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 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 #72,473 (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 $2,500 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, Dtop in Santurce, PR is a similar public administration employer with $2,500 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.