Public Administration · Reno, NV

Washoe County School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washoe County School District ranks #55,782 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,927
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #55,782
of 99,447 penalized employers

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,927. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Washoe County School District 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,782 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Butler County Sheriff's Department in Poplar Bluff, MO is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #55,782
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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$4,927
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Washoe County School District runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$4,927 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Washoe County School District.

Washoe County School District has 5 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.

Washoe County School District in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Washoe County School District ranks #921 at $4,927 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $4,927 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Washoe County School District Compares

Washoe County School District's 1.20 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-04-17

Last Inspection

2024-05-07

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$985

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $985 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$9,342

Current Penalty Amount

$4,927

Penalty Reduction

47.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,927

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,415 from the initial assessment of $9,342. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Washoe County School District compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Washoe County School District	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	3.2
Violations	6	6.4
Total Penalty	$4,927	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$985	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Washoe County School District, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,927 here).

Town of Denmark $4,950 ME Wanaque Police Department $4,900 NJ Borough of Penns Grove - Police Department $4,900 NJ Avon-BY-the-Sea Police Department $4,900 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Towhship of Lyndhurst 5 insp. Lyndhurst, NJ Sleepy Hollow Vill Hall / PD 5 insp. Sleepy Hollow, NY City of Hoopeston-Fire Department Station #1 5 insp. Hoopeston, IL County of Sussex 5 insp. Newton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Denmark

Denmark, ME

4 inspections $4,950

Butler County Sheriff's Department

Poplar Bluff, MO

0 inspections $0

Wanaque Police Department

Wanaque, NJ

2 inspections $4,900

Borough of Penns Grove - Police Department

Penns Grove, NJ

4 inspections $4,900

Avon-BY-the-Sea Police Department

Avon BY the Sea, NJ

2 inspections $4,900

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What to do with this record

Use Washoe County School District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Washoe County School District also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Washoe County School District safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Washoe County School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Washoe County School District have? ▼

Washoe County School District has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,927.

How many OSHA inspections has Washoe County School District had? ▼

Washoe County School District has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-17 and the most recent on 2024-05-07. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Washoe County School District? ▼

Washoe County School District has been assessed $4,927 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,342 (a 47.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Washoe County School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Washoe County School District has 3 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.

Has Washoe County School District been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Washoe County School District, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Washoe County School District operate in? ▼

Washoe County School District operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 923110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Washoe County School District owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Washoe County School District 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Washoe County School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Washoe County School District ranks #55,782 (the lower 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 Washoe County School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Washoe County School District's total OSHA penalty of $4,927 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Butler County Sheriff's Department in Poplar Bluff, MO 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.