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Williams Rural Fire Protection District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Williams Rural Fire Protection District ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Williams Rural Fire Protection District in Williams, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Williams Rural Fire Protection District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, City of Moses Lake in Moses Lake, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#99,306
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Williams Rural Fire Protection District runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 Williams Rural Fire Protection District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONTCLAIR TWP. DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SUSSEX COUNTY SHERIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MI DOC MICHIGAN REFO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOT-DILLINGHAM AIR F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF BELLEVIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNALASKA CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF UNION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CA DEPT OF PUBLIC HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA CORRECTIONS CORCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OTSEGO CNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18FRESNO SOLID WASTE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IRON MOUNTAIN CTY OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOWN OF FORT FAIRFIELD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHITESTOWN TOWN POLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NANUET FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANOVER COUNTY FLEET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Williams Rural Fire …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Williams Rural Fire Protection District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Williams Rural Fire Protection District in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Williams Rural Fire Protection District is the #1,842 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($100).

How Williams Rural Fire Protection District Compares

Williams Rural Fire Protection District's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-07

Last Inspection

2014-03-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $50 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$100

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Williams Rural Fire Protection District compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Williams Rural Fire Protection District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $100 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100 here).

Lebanon Township Fire Department $100 NJ Douglas County Sewer Dist #1 $100 WA Fort Lee Fire Department House #4 $100 NJ City of Brevard $100 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Montclair TWP. Department of Public Works 2 insp. Montclair, NJ Sussex County Sheriff's Office 2 insp. Newton, NJ CA Corrections & Rehabilitation Calpia 2 insp. San Luio Obispo, CA MI Doc Michigan Reformatory 2 insp. Ionia, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lebanon Township Fire Department
Glen Gardner, NJ
6 inspections $100
Douglas County Sewer Dist #1
East Wenatchee, WA
2 inspections $100
City of Brevard
Brevard, NC
2 inspections $100
Fort Lee Fire Department House #4
Fort Lee, NJ
4 inspections $100
City of Moses Lake
Moses Lake, WA
2 inspections $100

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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 Williams Rural Fire Protection District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Williams Rural Fire Protection District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Williams Rural Fire Protection District have? ▼
Williams Rural Fire Protection District has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has Williams Rural Fire Protection District had? ▼
Williams Rural Fire Protection District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-07 and the most recent on 2014-03-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Williams Rural Fire Protection District? ▼
Williams Rural Fire Protection District has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Williams Rural Fire Protection District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Williams Rural Fire Protection District 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 Williams Rural Fire Protection District operate in? ▼
Williams Rural Fire Protection 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.
Where does Williams Rural Fire Protection District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Williams Rural Fire Protection District ranks #99,306 (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 Williams Rural Fire Protection District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Williams Rural Fire Protection District's total OSHA penalty of $100 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, City of Moses Lake in Moses Lake, WA is a similar public administration employer with $100 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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