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Public Administration · Wilsonville, OR

State of Oregon Department of Corrections

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Oregon Department of Corrections ranks #81,627 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,485
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,627
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Oregon Department of Corrections in Wilsonville, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,485. 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 Oregon Department of Corrections 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,627 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, DF in San Juan, PR is another public administration employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $1,488 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#81,627
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Oregon Department of Corrections runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,485 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Oregon Department of Corrections.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHERRY HILL FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF MORENO VALLEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF EDISON -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8C&C - DPR, BLAISDELL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF DEARBORN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTY OF MAUI - DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF EAST LANSING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LAKELAND VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF HOLLAND,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIVONIA FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DYER - FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VANDERBILT-CORWITH F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT VETERANS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KINGS PARK FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CROTON-ON-HUDSON VIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOMERSET TOWN POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF PULASKI GENE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VIRGINIA TECH COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0State of Oregon Depa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
State of Oregon Department of Corrections has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Oregon Department of Corrections in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: State of Oregon Department of Corrections is the #1,394 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($1,485).

How State of Oregon Department of Corrections Compares

State of Oregon Department of Corrections's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-12

Last Inspection

2012-07-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$743

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $743 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,535

Current Penalty Amount

$1,485

Penalty Reduction

41.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,050 from the initial assessment of $2,535. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric State of Oregon Department of Corrections Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $1,485 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $743 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for State of Oregon Department of Corrections, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,485 here).

DF $1,488 PR Detroit Animal Care and Control $1,490 MI Village of Dolton - Fire Department $1,500 IL Town of Stonington $1,470 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cherry Hill Fire Department 2 insp. Cherry Hill, NJ City of Moreno Valley 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA Township of Edison - Public Safety Center 2 insp. Edison, NJ C&C - DPR, Blaisdell Park 2 insp. Pearl City, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

DF
San Juan, PR
9 inspections $1,488
Detroit Animal Care and Control
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $1,490
US Fugitive Extradition Bureau
Olympia Fields, IL
0 inspections $0
Village of Dolton - Fire Department
Dolton, IL
3 inspections $1,500
Town of Stonington
Stonington, CT
4 inspections $1,470

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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 State of Oregon Department of Corrections safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State of Oregon Department of Corrections's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Oregon Department of Corrections have? ▼
State of Oregon Department of Corrections has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,485.
How many OSHA inspections has State of Oregon Department of Corrections had? ▼
State of Oregon Department of Corrections has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-12 and the most recent on 2012-07-02. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State of Oregon Department of Corrections? ▼
State of Oregon Department of Corrections has been assessed $1,485 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,535 (a 41.4% reduction).
Does State of Oregon Department of Corrections have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State of Oregon Department of Corrections has 3 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 Oregon Department of Corrections operate in? ▼
State of Oregon Department of Corrections operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). 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 Oregon Department of Corrections rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, State of Oregon Department of Corrections ranks #81,627 (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 Oregon Department of Corrections's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State of Oregon Department of Corrections's total OSHA penalty of $1,485 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, DF in San Juan, PR is a similar public administration employer with $1,488 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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