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West Valley Fire District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Valley Fire District ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Valley Fire District in Willamina, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Valley Fire District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, County of Orangeburg Public Works in Orangeburg, SC is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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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How West Valley Fire District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Valley Fire District runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 West Valley Fire District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NJ DIVISION OF CONSU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DE OFICINA CENTRAL F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MI DOC HURON VALLEY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWNSHIP OF TABERNAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAINE DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VILLAGE OF ROBBINS -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRAND TRAVERSE RURAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BUTTE COUNTY PROBATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTRA COSTA COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MUNICIPIO DE RINCON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COUNTY OF KERN FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LA CITY PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BLUFF CITY - POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BILLERICA POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSDOCCS QUEENSBORO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCER - POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GAINESBORO - PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRANT TOWN POLICE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1West Valley Fire Dis…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
West Valley Fire District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

West Valley Fire District in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, West Valley Fire District sits at penalty rank #1,699 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($450 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $450 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How West Valley Fire District Compares

West Valley Fire District's 3.50 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 well below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-09

Last Inspection

2011-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $225 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$450

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
29

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How West Valley Fire District compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Valley Fire District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $450 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $225 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Valley Fire District, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District $450 CA CA Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation $450 CA CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison $450 CA California Department of Motor Vehicles $450 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Correctional Training Facility 2 insp. Soledad, CA NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Office of Weights and Measures 2 insp. Avenel, NJ DE Oficina Central Finanzas 2 insp. Hato Rey, PR MI Doc Huron Valley Correctional Facility 2 insp. Ypsilanti, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Pleasant Hill, CA
2 inspections $450
CA Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Tracy, CA
2 inspections $450
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison
Coalinga, CA
3 inspections $450
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $450
County of Orangeburg Public Works
Orangeburg, SC
2 inspections $450

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What to do with this record

Use West Valley Fire District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare West Valley Fire District against Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether West Valley Fire District's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • West Valley Fire 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 West Valley Fire District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Valley Fire District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 West Valley Fire District have? ▼
West Valley Fire District has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has West Valley Fire District had? ▼
West Valley Fire District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-09 and the most recent on 2011-08-09. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Valley Fire District? ▼
West Valley Fire District has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does West Valley Fire District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Valley Fire District has 4 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 West Valley Fire District been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against West Valley Fire 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 West Valley Fire District operate in? ▼
West Valley Fire District 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.
What should I do if West Valley Fire District owes me wages? ▼
If you believe West Valley Fire 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 West Valley Fire District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Valley Fire District ranks #93,626 (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 West Valley Fire District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Valley Fire District's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, County of Orangeburg Public Works in Orangeburg, SC is a similar public administration employer with $450 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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