Public Administration · Schenectady, NY

Schenectady City Hall

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schenectady City Hall has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

63% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Schenectady City Hall in Schenectady, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schenectady City Hall 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, U.S. Department of Agriculture in Fort Collins, CO is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Schenectady City Hall.

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Schenectady City Hall has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Schenectady City Hall Compares

Schenectady City Hall's 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Schenectady City Hall to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-05-05

Last Inspection

2024-11-27

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Schenectady City Hall compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schenectady City Hall Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 8 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 Schenectady City Hall, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Schenectady City Hall's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Schenectady City Hall against U.S. Army Garrison, Department of Emergency SVCS, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Schenectady City Hall's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • Schenectady City Hall also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Schenectady City Hall safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Schenectady City Hall's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Schenectady City Hall have?
Schenectady City Hall has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Schenectady City Hall had?
Schenectady City Hall has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-05 and the most recent on 2024-11-27. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schenectady City Hall?
Schenectady City Hall has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Schenectady City Hall have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Schenectady City Hall has 5 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.
Has Schenectady City Hall been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Schenectady City Hall, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Schenectady City Hall operate in?
Schenectady City Hall operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Schenectady City Hall owes me wages?
If you believe Schenectady City Hall owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Schenectady City Hall's safety record compare to industry average?
Schenectady City Hall's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Department of Agriculture in Fort Collins, CO 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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