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Public Administration · Kenai, AK

State of Alaska Department of Health

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Alaska Department of Health ranks #73,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$2,305
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,836
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Alaska Department of Health in Kenai, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,305. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected State of Alaska Department of Health 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lander County Volunteer Fire Department in Battle Mountain, NV is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,296 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#73,836
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 State of Alaska Department of Health sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,305 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 State of Alaska Department of Health.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH BERGEN HOUSING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALVA-TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CA DEPT OF FORESTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CA CORRECTION - CORC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF NOGALES, CIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CORCORAN STATE PRISON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COCKE COUNTY - FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MONROE TOWNSHIP POLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSED SENATOR JOHN H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF ROBBINS -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0C&C - HFD PALOLO FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALBANY CITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMPBELL COUNTY WAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VAILS GATE FD STATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MI DOC GUS HARRISON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPT OF NAVY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOS ANGELES FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MIDDLETOWN TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPRING VALLEY VILL H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10State of Alaska Depa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
State of Alaska Department of Health has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

State of Alaska Department of Health in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: State of Alaska Department of Health is the #1,230 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,305).

How State of Alaska Department of Health Compares

State of Alaska Department of Health's 2.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-03-12

Last Inspection

2024-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,153

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,153 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$12,220

Current Penalty Amount

$2,305

Penalty Reduction

81.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,915 from the initial assessment of $12,220. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How State of Alaska Department of Health compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric State of Alaska Department of Health Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $2,305 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,153 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for State of Alaska Department of Health, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,305 here).

Lander County Volunteer Fire Department $2,296 NV Tactical Solutions INC. $2,317 ID Municipio DE Lajas - Casa Alcaldia $2,325 PR City of Gladstone $2,280 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

North Bergen Housing Authority 2 insp. North Bergen, NJ Alva-Tech, INC. 2 insp. Burlington, NJ CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection 2 insp. El Cajon, CA CA Correction - Corcoran 2 insp. Corcoran, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lander County Volunteer Fire Department
Battle Mountain, NV
2 inspections $2,296
Tactical Solutions INC.
Boise, ID
2 inspections $2,317
Municipio DE Lajas - Casa Alcaldia
Lajas, PR
4 inspections $2,325
City of Gladstone
Gladstone, OR
2 inspections $2,280
State of Nevada Department of Corrections - Wells Conservation Camp
Wells, NV
2 inspections $2,334

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What to do with this record

Use State of Alaska Department of Health's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 State of Alaska Department of Health safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State of Alaska Department of Health's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 State of Alaska Department of Health have? ▼
State of Alaska Department of Health has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,305.
How many OSHA inspections has State of Alaska Department of Health had? ▼
State of Alaska Department of Health has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-12 and the most recent on 2024-03-12. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State of Alaska Department of Health? ▼
State of Alaska Department of Health has been assessed $2,305 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,220 (a 81.1% reduction).
Does State of Alaska Department of Health have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State of Alaska Department of Health has 1 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.
What industry does State of Alaska Department of Health operate in? ▼
State of Alaska Department of Health 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.
Where does State of Alaska Department of Health rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, State of Alaska Department of Health ranks #73,836 (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 State of Alaska Department of Health's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State of Alaska Department of Health's total OSHA penalty of $2,305 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, Lander County Volunteer Fire Department in Battle Mountain, NV is a similar public administration employer with $2,296 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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