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Pendleton Correctional Facility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pendleton Correctional Facility has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Pendleton Correctional Facility in Pendleton, IN 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. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pendleton Correctional Facility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Pendleton Correctional Facility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF FRENCHTOW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SANTA CLARA COUNTY O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOOD WILL FIRE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SACRAMENTO COUNTY SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PITT COUNTY SOLID WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PENDLETON TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY OF LOS ANGELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRINGVILLE VILLAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF HANFORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FAIRVIEW FD - HDQTRS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5US FISH AND WILDLIFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYSOCA FAMLY COURT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 163RD REGIONAL SUPPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHEMUNG TOWN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ORANGE CO SHERIFF'S …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Pendleton Correction…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Pendleton Correctional Facility 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.

How Pendleton Correctional Facility Compares

Pendleton Correctional Facility's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-16

Last Inspection

2015-04-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Pendleton Correctional Facility compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pendleton Correctional Facility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pendleton Correctional Facility, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Borough of Frenchtown Fire Department 2 insp. Frenchtown, NJ Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff 2 insp. San Jose, CA Good Will Fire Company Building 2 insp. Pemberton, NJ Sacramento County Sheriff's Office 2 insp. Elk Grove, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Palisades Park Municipal
Palisades Park, NJ
2 inspections $0
Montgomery County Public Schools Transportation Department
Christiansburg, VA
2 inspections $0
North Tonawanda City Police Department
North Tonawanda, NY
2 inspections $0
Hamilton Fire Division
Hamilton, NJ
2 inspections $0
Steuben CO Community Services
Bath, NY
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Pendleton Correctional Facility's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pendleton Correctional Facility against Borough of Palisades Park Municipal, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pendleton Correctional Facility's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • Pendleton Correctional Facility also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Pendleton Correctional Facility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pendleton Correctional Facility's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Pendleton Correctional Facility have? ▼
Pendleton Correctional Facility has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Pendleton Correctional Facility had? ▼
Pendleton Correctional Facility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-16 and the most recent on 2015-04-21. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pendleton Correctional Facility? ▼
Pendleton Correctional Facility has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,600 (a 100.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pendleton Correctional Facility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pendleton Correctional Facility has 2 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.
Has Pendleton Correctional Facility been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pendleton Correctional Facility, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pendleton Correctional Facility operate in? ▼
Pendleton 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.
What should I do if Pendleton Correctional Facility owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pendleton Correctional Facility owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Pendleton Correctional Facility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pendleton Correctional Facility'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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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.