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Ventura County Sheriff's Office

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ventura County Sheriff's Office ranks #25,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious
$14,180
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ventura County Sheriff's Office in Ventura, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,180. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ventura County Sheriff's Office 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Technical and Project Engineering, LLC in Alexandria, VA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#25,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ventura County Sheriff's Office runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$14,180 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE CITY OF HIGH POI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MIDTOWN FIREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPOKANE PARK DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF ADAIR VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF SWANTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JACKSON HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WAVERLY - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LAWRENCE-CEDARHURST FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LADD FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NASSAU COUNTY TPVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DCR CENTRO DE INGRES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAVANNAH - FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STATE OF NEVADA - SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VILLAGE OF BENSENVIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Ventura County Sheri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ventura County Sheriff's Office has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Ventura County Sheriff's Office in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ventura County Sheriff's Office ranks #455 at $14,180 current penalty.

How Ventura County Sheriff's Office Compares

Ventura County Sheriff's Office's 3.00 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 (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-03-07

Last Inspection

2022-06-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,090

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $7,090 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$14,180

Current Penalty Amount

$14,180

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Ventura County Sheriff's Office compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ventura County Sheriff's Office Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $14,180 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,090 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ventura County Sheriff's Office, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,180 here).

Bay Head Fire Department $14,300 NJ State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife $14,000 OR Berkeley Township Division of Recreation $14,000 NJ New Jersey Department of Community Affairs $14,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

The City of High Point - Fire Department 2 insp. High Point, NC Midtown Firehouse 2 insp. Hoboken, NJ Spokane Park Dept 2 insp. Spokane, WA City of Adair Village 2 insp. Albany, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Downtown KC Community Improvement District
Kansas City, MO
0 inspections $0
Trio Program Upward Bound
Kingsville, TX
0 inspections $0
Southern MO Judicial Services
Springfield, MO
0 inspections $0
Bay Head Fire Department
Bay Head, NJ
5 inspections $14,300
Technical and Project Engineering, LLC
Alexandria, VA
0 inspections $0

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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 Ventura County Sheriff's Office safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ventura County Sheriff's Office's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Ventura County Sheriff's Office have? ▼
Ventura County Sheriff's Office has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,180.
How many OSHA inspections has Ventura County Sheriff's Office had? ▼
Ventura County Sheriff's Office has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-07 and the most recent on 2022-06-30. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ventura County Sheriff's Office? ▼
Ventura County Sheriff's Office has been assessed $14,180 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ventura County Sheriff's Office have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ventura County Sheriff's Office has 1 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 Ventura County Sheriff's Office operate in? ▼
Ventura County Sheriff's Office operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ventura County Sheriff's Office rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ventura County Sheriff's Office ranks #25,519 (the upper half 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 Ventura County Sheriff's Office's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ventura County Sheriff's Office's total OSHA penalty of $14,180 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Technical and Project Engineering, LLC in Alexandria, VA 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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