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Riverside County Sheriff's Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Riverside County Sheriff's Department ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 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 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
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 4 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 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 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 Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNYSUCS NEW YORK CRIM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0MONTGOMERY TN PD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BLOOMING GROVE TN HW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23CAYUGA VILL MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6THOROFARE FIRE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16NYCHA CARPENTER SHOP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6GREEN BANK FIRE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13PENNS GROVE LIBERTY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19HARMONY FIRE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18TOWN OF RICHFORD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ASHVILLE FIRE DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12FREDONIA VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18GREEN CREEK FIRE COM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18BLAND CORRECTION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BERKELEY TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PROSPECT PARK FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9EVESHAM FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13PALISADES PARK FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15COHOES CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Riverside County She…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1
Riverside County Sheriff's Department has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Riverside County Sheriff's Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Riverside County Sheriff's Department sits at penalty rank #1,170 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($2,700 assessed).

How Riverside County Sheriff's Department Compares

Riverside County Sheriff's Department's 0.25 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

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

$827

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 $827.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Riverside County Sheriff's Department Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $2,700 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Riverside County Sheriff's Department, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

DS $2,700 PR City of Tacoma $2,700 WA State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services $2,698 IA Northern Nevada Correctional Center $2,714 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Nysucs New York Criminal Court 4 insp. New York, NY Montgomery TN PD 4 insp. Montgomery, NY Blooming Grove TN HWY Dept 4 insp. Blooming Grove, NY Cayuga Vill Mun BLDG 4 insp. Cayuga, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

DS
Aguadilla, PR
2 inspections $2,700
City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA
3 inspections $2,700
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Tracy, CA
2 inspections $2,700
City of Tacoma
Spanaway, WA
4 inspections $2,700
State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services
Des Moines, IA
2 inspections $2,698

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Riverside County Sheriff's Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Riverside County Sheriff's Department ranks #70,806 (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 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 $2,606 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 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.
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 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.