Public Administration · Valdez, AK

Valdez City of Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valdez City of Fire Department ranks #20,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$17,811
OSHA penalties: 20
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #20,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valdez City of Fire Department in Valdez, AK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,811. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valdez City of Fire Department 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Essex County in East Orange, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,700 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection: 65.0%
of violations were serious: #20,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$17,811
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Valdez City of Fire Department runs far above peers (6.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$17,811 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Valdez City of Fire Department.

Valdez City of Fire Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Valdez City of Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Valdez City of Fire Department is the #385 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($17,811).

How Valdez City of Fire Department Compares

Valdez City of Fire Department's 6.67 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 far above peers (6.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-07-15

Last Inspection

2019-12-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,937

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $5,937 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$44,328

Current Penalty Amount

$17,811

Penalty Reduction

59.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,517 from the initial assessment of $44,328. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Valdez City of Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Valdez City of Fire Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.2
Violations	20	6.4
Total Penalty	$17,811	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,937	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Valdez City of Fire Department, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,811 here).

Stanhope Hose Company No. 1 $17,850 NJ City of Ocean City $17,850 NJ Contra Costa Fire Protection District $17,700 CA Norwich, Town of $17,700 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Town of Solon 3 insp. Solon, ME Adams - Fire & Emergency Services 3 insp. Adams, TN U.S. Food and Drug Administration 3 insp. Beaverton, OR U.S.D.a - Forest Service - Klamath National Forest 3 insp. Happy Camp, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stanhope Hose Company No. 1

Stanhope, NJ

4 inspections $17,850

City of Ocean City

Ocean City, NJ

6 inspections $17,850

Contra Costa Fire Protection District

Concord, CA

2 inspections $17,700

Norwich, Town of

Norwich, VT

3 inspections $17,700

Essex County

East Orange, NJ

2 inspections $17,700

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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 Valdez City of Fire Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Valdez City of Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Valdez City of Fire Department have? ▼

Valdez City of Fire Department has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,811.

How many OSHA inspections has Valdez City of Fire Department had? ▼

Valdez City of Fire Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-15 and the most recent on 2019-12-07. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Valdez City of Fire Department? ▼

Valdez City of Fire Department has been assessed $17,811 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,328 (a 59.8% reduction).

Does Valdez City of Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Valdez City of Fire Department 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 Valdez City of Fire Department operate in? ▼

Valdez City of Fire Department 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.

Where does Valdez City of Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valdez City of Fire Department ranks #20,116 (the top quarter 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 Valdez City of Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Valdez City of Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $17,811 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (6.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Essex County in East Orange, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $17,700 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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