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Town of Payson-Water Field Yard

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Payson-Water Field Yard ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$1,400
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Payson-Water Field Yard in Payson, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Payson-Water Field Yard 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 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, Vernon Housing Authority in Vernon, CT is another public administration employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Town of Payson-Water Field Yard runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Town of Payson-Water Field Yard.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIDGEWOOD DPW WORTEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WOODBURY FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF STARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NORTHVILLE TWP POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIPATRIA STATE PRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CA DEPT CORRECTIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF GIG HARBOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WA CORRECTIONS CTR/W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY OF SANTA BARB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROMWELL FIRE DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF TURNER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEXINGTON - POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BENTON - ADMINISTRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMBLEN COUNTY - COU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PHELPS TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PROVOST MARSHAL'S OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD SRG 3, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S.D.A - FOREST SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TTG UTILITIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Town of Payson-Water…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Town of Payson-Water Field Yard has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Town of Payson-Water Field Yard in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Town of Payson-Water Field Yard sits at penalty rank #1,402 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($1,400 assessed).

How Town of Payson-Water Field Yard Compares

Town of Payson-Water Field Yard'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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-09

Last Inspection

2015-02-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $700 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Payson-Water Field Yard compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Payson-Water Field Yard Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $1,400 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $700 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Payson-Water Field Yard, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

Vernon Housing Authority $1,400 CT Vancouver Tennis & Racquetball $1,400 WA City of Grandview $1,400 WA Lawns Fire Company (Building) $1,400 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ridgewood DPW Worten Dyke Facility 2 insp. Midland Park, NJ Woodbury Fire Department (Building) 2 insp. Woodbury, NJ Town of Starks 2 insp. Starks, ME Northville TWP Police Department 2 insp. Northville, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vernon Housing Authority
Vernon, CT
11 inspections $1,400
Vancouver Tennis & Racquetball
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $1,400
City of Globe Municipal Property Corporation, Waste Water Department
Globe, AZ
2 inspections $1,400
City of Grandview
Grandview, WA
2 inspections $1,400
Lawns Fire Company (Building)
Glassboro, NJ
2 inspections $1,400

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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 Town of Payson-Water Field Yard safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Payson-Water Field Yard's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Town of Payson-Water Field Yard have? ▼
Town of Payson-Water Field Yard has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Payson-Water Field Yard had? ▼
Town of Payson-Water Field Yard has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-09 and the most recent on 2015-02-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Payson-Water Field Yard? ▼
Town of Payson-Water Field Yard has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Payson-Water Field Yard have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Payson-Water Field Yard 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 Town of Payson-Water Field Yard operate in? ▼
Town of Payson-Water Field Yard operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Payson-Water Field Yard rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Payson-Water Field Yard ranks #82,453 (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 Town of Payson-Water Field Yard's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Payson-Water Field Yard's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 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, Vernon Housing Authority in Vernon, CT is a similar public administration employer with $1,400 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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