Public Administration · Taos, NM

Taos, Town of

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Taos, Town of has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$2,200
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #75,621
of 100,495 penalized employers

Taos, Town of in Taos, NM has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Taos, Town of 7 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 2 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Carthage in Carthage, ME is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: 25%
of penalized employers rank lower

Taos, Town of

$2,200
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows Taos, Town of sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,200 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Taos, Town of

The federal enforcement record for Taos, Town of in Taos, NM includes 7 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.29 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,200 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $314. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-10-12 to 2026-03-31, a window of roughly 8 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-10-12

Last Inspection

2026-03-31

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$314

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 7 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $314 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Taos, Town of compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Taos, Town of	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.1
Violations	2	6.4
Total Penalty	$2,200	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$314	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taos, Town of safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Taos, Town of's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 7 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 Taos, Town of have? ▼

Taos, Town of has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,200.

How many OSHA inspections has Taos, Town of had? ▼

Taos, Town of has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-12 and the most recent on 2026-03-31. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Taos, Town of? ▼

Taos, Town of has been assessed $2,200 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Taos, Town of have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Taos, Town of 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 Taos, Town of operate in? ▼

Taos, Town of operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does Taos, Town of's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Taos, Town of's total OSHA penalty of $2,200 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Carthage in Carthage, ME is a similar public administration employer with $2,200 in current penalties.

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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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