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State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty92% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept in Florence, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. 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 Parks & Recreation Dept 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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. For comparison, Dtop Cesco Manati in Manati, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Parks & Recreation Dept sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Parks & Recreation Dept.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUMBERLAND COUNTY BO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF LAKE VIEW UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF ANSON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17LA COUNTY PUBLIC SOC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ONTARIO COUNTY BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF ELKTON, DEPT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NIAGARA FALLS CITY H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF TRENTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GENERAL SERVICES ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NYCDCAS / QUEENS CIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYCFD EMS CONTROL CE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PLEASANT VIEW-POLICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KENMORE VILL MUNICIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF MILLVILLE MU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8State of Oregon Park…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 Parks & Recreation Dept in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept ranks #1,100 at $3,000 current penalty.

How State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept Compares

State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept's 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-06-25

Last Inspection

2014-07-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 12 6.4
Total Penalty $3,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Fresno County Sheriff's Department $3,000 CA Dtop Cesco Manati $3,000 PR Dtop $3,000 PR Spectra Company $3,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Cumberland County Board of Social Services 3 insp. Vineland, NJ State of Connecticut Department of Correction 3 insp. Newtown, CT Town of Lake View Utilities 3 insp. Lake View, SC DE 3 insp. Vega Alta, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fresno County Sheriff's Department
Fresno, CA
7 inspections $3,000
Winston-Dillard Rural Fire District
Winston, OR
3 inspections $3,000
Dtop Cesco Manati
Manati, PR
2 inspections $3,000
Dtop
Utuado, PR
3 inspections $3,000
Spectra Company
Pomona, CA
2 inspections $3,000

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What to do with this record

Use State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept'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 Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept have? ▼
State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept had? ▼
State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-25 and the most recent on 2014-07-11. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept? ▼
State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 37.5% reduction).
Does State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept has 11 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 Parks & Recreation Dept operate in? ▼
State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924120). 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 Parks & Recreation Dept 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 Parks & Recreation Dept ranks #68,523 (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 Parks & Recreation Dept's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State of Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dtop Cesco Manati in Manati, PR is a similar public administration employer with $3,000 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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