Public Administration · Carson City, NV

U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City has a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

65% serious

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

$0
OSHA penalties: 20
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections

U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City in Carson City, NV has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 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. Geological Survey - Carson City 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 13 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, County of Henrico in Henrico, VA is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 65.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City

The federal enforcement record for U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City in Carson City, NV includes 5 OSHA inspections and 20 violations, translating to 4.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 13 (65.0%) 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.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-08-31 to 2021-08-10, a window of roughly 10 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-08-31

Last Inspection

2021-08-10

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

65.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

35.0% 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. Geological Survey - Carson City compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	3.1
Violations	20	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 5 inspections, including 13 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. Geological Survey - Carson City have? ▼

U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City had? ▼

U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-31 and the most recent on 2021-08-10. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City? ▼

U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

Does U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City has 13 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 U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City operate in? ▼

U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 924120). 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. Geological Survey - Carson City's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

U.S. Geological Survey - Carson City's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, County of Henrico in Henrico, VA 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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