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Public Administration · Elk Grove, CA

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sacramento County Sheriff's Office ranks #51,903 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,615
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,903
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office in Elk Grove, CA 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: $5,615. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sacramento County Sheriff's Office 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #51,903 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof, LA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#51,903
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 Sacramento County Sheriff's Office runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$5,615 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDNR NORTHEAST REGION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WESTVILLE FIRE DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORWELL, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF RENO - FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CITY OF JOHN DAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAKEVIEW FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF SPRINGFIELD-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FORT JOHNSON VOL FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYCDOITT PSAC 2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROAD COMMISSION FOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF THE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAINT JOSEPH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VI DEPARTMENT OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PENDLETON CORRECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2USDA, BRUSH PRAIRIE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NYCDEP WPCP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCHA JACKSON HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOURIST DEVELOPMENT-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Sacramento County Sh…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office 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.

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office sits at penalty rank #860 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($5,615 assessed).

How Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Compares

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office'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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-02-22

Last Inspection

2023-01-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,808

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,808 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$6,865

Current Penalty Amount

$5,615

Penalty Reduction

18.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,250 from the initial assessment of $6,865. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Sacramento County Sheriff's Office compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $5,615 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,808 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,615 here).

DC Institucion 676 $5,625 PR Detroit Fire Dept Ems Div $5,600 MI Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Company $5,600 NJ Riverton Borough Fire Dept (Ppe) $5,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DNR Northeast Region 2 insp. Deer Park, WA Westville Fire District (Ppe) 2 insp. Westville, NJ Orwell, Town of 2 insp. Orwell, VT City of Reno - Fire Department 2 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

DC Institucion 676
Ponce, PR
3 inspections $5,625
Tensas Parish Detention Center
Waterproof, LA
0 inspections $0
Detroit Fire Dept Ems Div
Detroit, MI
4 inspections $5,600
Riverton Borough Fire Dept (Ppe)
Riverton, NJ
2 inspections $5,600
Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Company
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
2 inspections $5,600

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What to do with this record

Use Sacramento County Sheriff's Office's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sacramento County Sheriff's Office against DC Institucion 676, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Sacramento County Sheriff's Office safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Sacramento County Sheriff's Office have? ▼
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,615.
How many OSHA inspections has Sacramento County Sheriff's Office had? ▼
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-22 and the most recent on 2023-01-09. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sacramento County Sheriff's Office? ▼
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has been assessed $5,615 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,865 (a 18.2% reduction).
What industry does Sacramento County Sheriff's Office operate in? ▼
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office 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 Sacramento County Sheriff's Office rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office ranks #51,903 (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 Sacramento County Sheriff's Office's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office's total OSHA penalty of $5,615 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof, LA 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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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 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.