Public Administration · Orem, UT

Orem City

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Orem City has a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections

Orem City in Orem, UT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 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 Orem City 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 10 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 (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U.S. Department of Agriculture in Fort Collins, CO is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Orem City.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNNYSIDE VALLEY IRR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25NYCHA MARCY HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5IL DEPT. OF HUMAN SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12NYCDOE SPRINGFIELD G…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11DETROIT CITY OF POLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BOUND BROOK FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15DCR, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8U.S. DEPARTMENT OF J…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13LUMBERTON FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16NYSDOCCS CLINTON COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NEWARK FD-ENGINE 15 …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0DIVISION OF LAW & PU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NASSAU CO DPW BAY PA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24SLEEPY HOLLOW VILL H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF HOOPESTON-FI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21COUNTY OF SUSSEX, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BUFFALO CITY POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPT OF DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12PEEKSKILL CITY FD ST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4Orem City, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15
Orem City has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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 Orem City Compares

Orem City's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Orem City to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2018-12-11

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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 Orem City compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Orem City Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.2
Violations 15 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 Orem City, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Orem City'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 Orem City safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Orem City's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 10 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 Orem City have?
Orem City has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Orem City had?
Orem City has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2018-12-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Orem City?
Orem City has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Orem City have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Orem City has 10 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 Orem City operate in?
Orem City operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Orem City's safety record compare to industry average?
Orem City's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Department of Agriculture in Fort Collins, CO 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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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 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.