Public Administration · Coal Valley, IL

Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 6 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, Dept of Homeland Security-Customs & Border Protect in Harlingen, TX is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOUNTY OF SUSSEX, DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS, ANDOVER ROAD GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF ROCKINGHAM - WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11C&C-HFD, TRAINING AND RESEARCH BUREAU, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF STRASBURG, DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER, SEWER & STREETS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MI DOC WOODLAND CENTER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NOME CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PENNSAUKEN POLICE DEPARTMENT - CROSSING GUARDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MONROE CNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RIVERSIDE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTH TONAWANDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMILTON FIRE DIVISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DICKSON - FIRE DEPARTMENT - STATION 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MEDINA - FIRE DEPARTMENT NO. 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JERICHO FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NYCPD PSA 5, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELLICOTTVILLE TOWN CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PR ARMY NATIONAL GUARD-ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY (AASF), OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo Compares

Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-29

Last Inspection

2013-04-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo have? ▼
Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo had? ▼
Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-29 and the most recent on 2013-04-09. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo? ▼
Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo has 6 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 Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo operate in? ▼
Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo 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.
How does Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rock Island County - Forest Preserve Niabi Zoo'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, Dept of Homeland Security-Customs & Border Protect in Harlingen, TX 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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