Public Administration · Utica, NY

Utica City FD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Utica City FD has a mixed safety record: 18 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections

Utica City FD in Utica, NY has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 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 Utica City FD 10 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. Of these, 12 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tellico Plains - Administration in Tellico Plains, TN is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Utica City FD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1016.032.048.064.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUS DEPARTMENT OF AGR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 49TOWN OF SOUTHBURY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 29MUNICIPIO DE PATILLAS, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 22OREGON AIR NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11LAS VEGAS METROPOLIT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF RICHMOND, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6MUNICIPIO DE BAYAMON, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF GLASTONBURY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 35U.S. BORDER PATROL- …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28TOWN OF HEBRON, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 61SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7PLEASANTVILLE FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18NEWARK POLICE DIVISION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5DRNA, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 46SACRAMENTO CITY FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6MUNICIPIO DE YAUCO, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 33BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 44ANGEL FIRE, VILLAGE OF, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12OWCP, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0Utica City FD, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18
Utica City FD has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

How Utica City FD Compares

Utica City FD's 1.80 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Utica City FD to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-05-18

Last Inspection

2022-12-21

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 10 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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 Utica City FD compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Utica City FD Industry Avg
Inspections 10 3.2
Violations 18 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Utica City FD, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Utica City FD safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Utica City FD's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 18 violations across 10 inspections, including 12 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 Utica City FD have?
Utica City FD has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Utica City FD had?
Utica City FD has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-18 and the most recent on 2022-12-21. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Utica City FD?
Utica City FD has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Utica City FD have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Utica City FD has 12 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 Utica City FD operate in?
Utica City FD operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Utica City FD's safety record compare to industry average?
Utica City FD's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tellico Plains - Administration in Tellico Plains, TN is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 10 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.