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Ramsey County Sheriffs Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ramsey County Sheriffs Department ranks #44,711 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$7,175
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,711
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ramsey County Sheriffs Department in ST Paul, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,175. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ramsey County Sheriffs Department 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,711 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Woodbury Fire Department (Ppe) in Woodbury, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,200 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#44,711
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ramsey County Sheriffs Department runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$7,175 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ramsey County Sheriffs Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF GUTTENBERG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOROUGH OF TINTON FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF CLIFTON POLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALBION CTY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF CLIFFSIDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SNOHOMISH COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA SUBSTANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF SCOTTSDALE -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THOMPSONVILLE FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOUGHTON COUNTY SHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DYER COUNTY - TRUSTEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMESVILLE VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF NEVADA-DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCHA RED HOOK HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTFIELD VILLAGE CL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Ramsey County Sherif…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Ramsey County Sheriffs Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Ramsey County Sheriffs Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Ramsey County Sheriffs Department is the #736 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($7,175).

How Ramsey County Sheriffs Department Compares

Ramsey County Sheriffs Department's 3.50 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 well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-22

Last Inspection

2012-09-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,588

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,588 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$8,750

Current Penalty Amount

$7,175

Penalty Reduction

18.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,575 from the initial assessment of $8,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Ramsey County Sheriffs Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ramsey County Sheriffs Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $7,175 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,588 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ramsey County Sheriffs Department, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,175 here).

Woodbury Fire Department (Ppe) $7,200 NJ East Franklin Fire Department $7,150 NJ Middlesex County Park Ranger Division $7,200 NJ City of Englewood Municipal Court $7,200 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Town of Guttenberg 2 insp. Guttenberg, NJ Borough of Tinton Falls Fire District #1 - Wayside Fire Company Station 36-2 2 insp. Tinton Falls, NJ City of Clifton Police Department 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Albion CTY of 2 insp. Albion, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Woodbury Fire Department (Ppe)
Woodbury, NJ
2 inspections $7,200
East Franklin Fire Department
Somerset, NJ
5 inspections $7,150
Middlesex County Park Ranger Division
Piscataway, NJ
2 inspections $7,200
City of Englewood Municipal Court
Englewood, NJ
2 inspections $7,200
Town of New Canaan
New Canaan, CT
19 inspections $7,202

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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 Ramsey County Sheriffs Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ramsey County Sheriffs Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ramsey County Sheriffs Department have? ▼
Ramsey County Sheriffs Department has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,175.
How many OSHA inspections has Ramsey County Sheriffs Department had? ▼
Ramsey County Sheriffs Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-22 and the most recent on 2012-09-17. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ramsey County Sheriffs Department? ▼
Ramsey County Sheriffs Department has been assessed $7,175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,750 (a 18.0% reduction).
Does Ramsey County Sheriffs Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ramsey County Sheriffs Department has 4 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 Ramsey County Sheriffs Department operate in? ▼
Ramsey County Sheriffs Department 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.
Where does Ramsey County Sheriffs Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ramsey County Sheriffs Department ranks #44,711 (the upper 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 Ramsey County Sheriffs Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ramsey County Sheriffs Department's total OSHA penalty of $7,175 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woodbury Fire Department (Ppe) in Woodbury, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $7,200 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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