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Riverside County Sheriff's Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Riverside County Sheriff's Department has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#71,577
of 100,495 penalized employers

Riverside County Sheriff's Department in Riverside, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Riverside County Sheriff's Department 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services in Des Moines, IA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,698 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
29%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Riverside County Sheriff's Department 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Riverside County Sheriff's Department

The federal enforcement record for Riverside County Sheriff's Department in Riverside, CA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $6,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,700 - a 60.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $675. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-04-03 to 2024-08-21, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-04-03

Last Inspection

2024-08-21

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $675 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,750

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,050 from the initial assessment of $6,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Riverside County Sheriff's Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Riverside County Sheriff's Department Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.1
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $2,700 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside County Sheriff's Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Riverside County Sheriff's Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Riverside County Sheriff's Department have? ▼
Riverside County Sheriff's Department has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Riverside County Sheriff's Department had? ▼
Riverside County Sheriff's Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-03 and the most recent on 2024-08-21. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Riverside County Sheriff's Department? ▼
Riverside County Sheriff's Department has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,750 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Riverside County Sheriff's Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Riverside County Sheriff's Department 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 Riverside County Sheriff's Department operate in? ▼
Riverside County Sheriff's Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Riverside County Sheriff's Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Riverside County Sheriff's Department's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services in Des Moines, IA is a similar public administration employer with $2,698 in current penalties.

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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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