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Southern Nevada Health District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Nevada Health District ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Nevada Health District in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 84 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Southern Nevada Health District: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $26,830 in back wages owed to 84 affected workers. For comparison, Kern County Fire Department in Bakersfield, CA is another public administration employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $3,750 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers
$26,830
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $27K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($27K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Southern Nevada Health District runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Southern Nevada Health District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNPPR, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6HUDSON COUNTY DEPT. …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BOROUGH OF UPPER SAD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14CROMWELL FIRE DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6U.S. DEPT OF ARMY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5VENICE TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3LEONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19MAHWAH FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18WEYMOUTH VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29SULLIVAN CO DEPT OF …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7TOWN OF HEBRON, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 40NYCDOC GEORGE R VIER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF SUNNYVALE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13NYCHA CYPRESS HILLS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11BOROUGH OF GLASSBORO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4INSTITUTO DE CULTURA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CLARKSON TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Southern Nevada Heal…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10
Southern Nevada Health District has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Southern Nevada Health District in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southern Nevada Health District ranks #959 at $4,500 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Southern Nevada Health District at rank #149 of 501 employers ($26,830 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,500 OSHA penalties plus $26,830 WHD back wages (85.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Southern Nevada Health District Compares

Southern Nevada Health District's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-10-28

Last Inspection

2014-07-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

28.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$31,330

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $6,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$26,830
Employees Affected
84
WHD Violations
84
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$319
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$26,830

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Southern Nevada Health District owed $26,830 in back wages to 84 employees across 1 case and 84 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Southern Nevada Health District compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Nevada Health District Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.2
Violations 10 6.4
Total Penalty $4,500 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern Nevada Health District, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

Town of North Stonington $4,500 CT Woodbury Fire Department (Building) $4,500 NJ City of Spokane $4,500 WA Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance $4,500 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

NPPR 5 insp. Mayaguez, PR Hudson County Dept. of Corrections 5 insp. Kearny, NJ Borough of Upper Saddle River 5 insp. Upper Saddle River, NJ Cromwell Fire District 5 insp. Cromwell, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kern County Fire Department
Bakersfield, CA
1 inspections $3,750
AMS Utiliserv
Monroe, LA
0 inspections $0
Plainfield Fire Department-Headquarters
Plainfield, NJ
3 inspections $31,500
Oakland Fire Department
Oakland, NJ
3 inspections $31,500
Raritan Fire Department
Raritan, NJ
3 inspections $31,500

Compare Southern Nevada Health District vs Kern County Fire Department side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Southern Nevada Health District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Southern Nevada Health District against Kern County Fire Department, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Southern Nevada Health District's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • Southern Nevada Health District also carries $26,830 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 Southern Nevada Health District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Nevada Health District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 Southern Nevada Health District have? ▼
Southern Nevada Health District has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Nevada Health District had? ▼
Southern Nevada Health District has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-28 and the most recent on 2014-07-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Nevada Health District? ▼
Southern Nevada Health District has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,300 (a 28.6% reduction). Additionally, $26,830 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Southern Nevada Health District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Nevada Health District has 2 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 Southern Nevada Health District been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Southern Nevada Health District, resulting in $26,830 in back wages owed to 84 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Southern Nevada Health District operate in? ▼
Southern Nevada Health District operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 923120). 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 Southern Nevada Health District owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Southern Nevada Health District 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 $26,830 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Southern Nevada Health District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Nevada Health District ranks #58,528 (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 Southern Nevada Health District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Nevada Health District's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kern County Fire Department in Bakersfield, CA is a similar public administration employer with $3,750 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 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.