Public Administration · Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, City of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Fe, City of ranks #494 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty81% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$208,850
OSHA penalties: 21
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #494
of 99,447 penalized employers

Santa Fe, City of in Santa Fe, NM has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $208,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Santa Fe, City of 9 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #494 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Bayonne in Bayonne, NJ is another public administration employer with 14 OSHA inspections on record and $197,400 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection: 81.0%
of violations were serious: #494
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Santa Fe, City of

$208,850
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Santa Fe, City of runs far above peers (80.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$208,850 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Santa Fe, City of.

Santa Fe, City of has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Santa Fe, City of in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Santa Fe, City of sits at penalty rank #8 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($208,850 assessed).

How Santa Fe, City of Compares

Santa Fe, City of's 2.33 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 far above peers (80.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-04-27

Last Inspection

2022-01-19

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,206

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 9 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $23,206 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

81.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

14.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

4.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$253,825

Current Penalty Amount

$208,850

Penalty Reduction

17.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $44,975 from the initial assessment of $253,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Santa Fe, City of compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Santa Fe, City of	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	3.2
Violations	21	6.4
Total Penalty	$208,850	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$23,206	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Santa Fe, City of, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($208,850 here).

City of Bayonne $197,400 NJ C&C of Honolulu Board of Water Supply $226,509 HI Township of Teaneck $191,100 NJ Irvington Fire Department- HQ & Station #1 $181,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

City of Modesto 9 insp. Modesto, CA Sunbright-City Hall 9 insp. Sunbright, TN DF 9 insp. San Juan, PR Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 9 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Teaneck

Teaneck, NJ

7 inspections $191,100

City of Bayonne

Bayonne, NJ

14 inspections $197,400

Davis Paige Management Systems - USDA

Annandale, VA

0 inspections $0

C&C of Honolulu Board of Water Supply

Honolulu, HI

4 inspections $226,509

City of Dunkirk

Dunkirk, NY

0 inspections $0

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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 Santa Fe, City of safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Santa Fe, City of's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 9 inspections, including 17 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 Santa Fe, City of have? ▼

Santa Fe, City of has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $208,850.

How many OSHA inspections has Santa Fe, City of had? ▼

Santa Fe, City of has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-27 and the most recent on 2022-01-19. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Santa Fe, City of? ▼

Santa Fe, City of has been assessed $208,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $253,825 (a 17.7% reduction).

Does Santa Fe, City of have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Santa Fe, City of has 17 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Santa Fe, City of operate in? ▼

Santa Fe, City of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926130). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Santa Fe, City of rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Santa Fe, City of ranks #494 (the top 1% 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 Santa Fe, City of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Santa Fe, City of's total OSHA penalty of $208,850 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (80.1x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Bayonne in Bayonne, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $197,400 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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