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Pierce County-Central Maint

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pierce County-Central Maint ranks #77,242 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 penalty50% serious
$1,950
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pierce County-Central Maint in Spanaway, WA 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: $1,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pierce County-Central Maint 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 #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. For comparison, Melvindale Police Department in Melvindale, MI is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,950 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#77,242
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 Pierce County-Central Maint compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pierce County-Central Maint runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,950 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Pierce County-Central Maint.

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: 1CITY OF HAYWARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF FREMONT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MI 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: 1Pierce County-Centra…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Pierce County-Central Maint 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.

Pierce County-Central Maint in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Pierce County-Central Maint sits at penalty rank #1,300 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,950 assessed).

How Pierce County-Central Maint Compares

Pierce County-Central Maint'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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-09

Last Inspection

2011-02-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $975 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$1,950

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Pierce County-Central Maint compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pierce County-Central Maint Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $1,950 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $975 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pierce County-Central Maint, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,950 here).

NC Department of Transportation $1,950 NC Municipio DE Hormigueros $1,950 PR Town of North Branford $1,950 CT Elsinboro Fire Company (Building) $1,950 NJ

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.

NC Department of Transportation
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $1,950
Municipio DE Hormigueros
Hormigueros, PR
6 inspections $1,950
Town of North Branford
North Branford, CT
5 inspections $1,950
Elsinboro Fire Company (Building)
Salem, NJ
6 inspections $1,950
Melvindale Police Department
Melvindale, MI
2 inspections $1,950

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What to do with this record

Use Pierce County-Central Maint'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 Pierce County-Central Maint safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pierce County-Central Maint's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Pierce County-Central Maint have? ▼
Pierce County-Central Maint has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Pierce County-Central Maint had? ▼
Pierce County-Central Maint has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-09 and the most recent on 2011-02-18. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pierce County-Central Maint? ▼
Pierce County-Central Maint has been assessed $1,950 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Pierce County-Central Maint have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pierce County-Central Maint has 1 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 Pierce County-Central Maint operate in? ▼
Pierce County-Central Maint operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pierce County-Central Maint rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pierce County-Central Maint ranks #77,242 (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 Pierce County-Central Maint's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pierce County-Central Maint's total OSHA penalty of $1,950 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, Melvindale Police Department in Melvindale, MI is a similar public administration employer with $1,950 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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