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Sacramento Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sacramento Fire Department ranks #97,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$185
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sacramento Fire Department in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $185. 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 Fire Department 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,835 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, Littleton, Town of in Littleton, ME is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $180 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sacramento Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sacramento Fire Department runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$185 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Sacramento Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMUNICIPIO DE RIO GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22NPPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ORANGE FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF VERMONT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TORCH LAKE TWP OF HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22R&G QUALITY FEEDS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILLAGE OF CLEMMONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF NEW LONDON S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7US DEPARTMENT OF HEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAMBLEN COUNTY - JUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DC DEPARTMENT OF GEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U. S DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIA NAVAJO REGION FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DEPARTMENT OF THE AR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EASTPORT FIRE DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20YOUNGSTOWN VA OUTPAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOT FDR EAST RIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Sacramento Fire Depa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Sacramento Fire Department has 2 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.

Sacramento Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Sacramento Fire Department sits at penalty rank #1,821 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($185 assessed).

How Sacramento Fire Department Compares

Sacramento Fire Department's 0.50 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 below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-15

Last Inspection

2016-11-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$93

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $93 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

1

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

$185

Current Penalty Amount

$185

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Sacramento Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sacramento Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $185 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $93 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sacramento Fire Department, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($185 here).

Littleton, Town of $180 ME Wayne County Services on Aging $180 NC City of John Day $180 OR State of Oregon $195 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Municipio DE Rio Grande Ofc Manejo DE Emergencias 2 insp. Rio Grande, PR NPPR 2 insp. Aguadilla, PR Orange Fire Department 2 insp. Orange, NJ State of Vermont 2 insp. Saint Johnsbury, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison
Delano, CA
2 inspections $185
Littleton, Town of
Littleton, ME
3 inspections $180
Wayne County Services on Aging
Goldsboro, NC
2 inspections $180
City of John Day
John Day, OR
2 inspections $180
State of Oregon
Dallas, OR
3 inspections $195

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What to do with this record

Use Sacramento Fire Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sacramento Fire Department against CA Corrections & Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison, 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 Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sacramento Fire Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Sacramento Fire Department have? ▼
Sacramento Fire Department has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $185.
How many OSHA inspections has Sacramento Fire Department had? ▼
Sacramento Fire Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-15 and the most recent on 2016-11-30. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sacramento Fire Department? ▼
Sacramento Fire Department has been assessed $185 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Sacramento Fire Department operate in? ▼
Sacramento Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sacramento Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sacramento Fire Department ranks #97,835 (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 Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sacramento Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $185 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, Littleton, Town of in Littleton, ME is a similar public administration employer with $180 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.