Public Administration · Nellis Afb, NV

U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base has a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious

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

$0
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections

U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base in Nellis Afb, NV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 5 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, Nycdoc in East Elmhurst, NY is another public administration employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base

The federal enforcement record for U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base in Nellis Afb, NV includes 2 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 4 (40.0%) 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.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-04-28 to 2016-05-05, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-04-28

Last Inspection

2016-05-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

40.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.1
Violations	10	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base have? ▼

U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base had? ▼

U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-28 and the most recent on 2016-05-05. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base? ▼

U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base has 5 serious violations, and 4 repeat 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 U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base operate in? ▼

U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 928110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

U.S. Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nycdoc in East Elmhurst, NY is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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