Public Administration · Suitland, MD

U.S. Census Bureau

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Census Bureau has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $1,468
Back wages owed

U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, MD has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,468 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. 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. Census Bureau once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,468 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Town of Stonington in Stonington, CT is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,470 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $1,468
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About U.S. Census Bureau

The federal enforcement record for U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, MD shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against U.S. Census Bureau to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,468 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2021-02-04 to 2021-02-04, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-02-04

Last Inspection

2021-02-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,468

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,468

Avg Back Wages per Case

$1,468

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that U.S. Census Bureau owed $1,468 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How U.S. Census Bureau compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	U.S. Census Bureau	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	3.1
Violations	0	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is U.S. Census Bureau safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, U.S. Census Bureau's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. 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. Census Bureau have? ▼

U.S. Census Bureau has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Census Bureau had? ▼

U.S. Census Bureau has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-04 and the most recent on 2021-02-04. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Census Bureau? ▼

U.S. Census Bureau has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,468 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has U.S. Census Bureau been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against U.S. Census Bureau, resulting in $1,468 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does U.S. Census Bureau operate in? ▼

U.S. Census Bureau operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if U.S. Census Bureau owes me wages? ▼

If you believe U.S. Census Bureau owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,468 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does U.S. Census Bureau's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

U.S. Census Bureau's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Stonington in Stonington, CT is a similar public administration employer with $1,470 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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