Is My Industry Safe?
Compare OSHA violation rates, penalties, and severity breakdowns for any industry against the national average. Data covers 383,267 inspections across 32 sectors. Data from OSHA enforcement records and the DOL Wage and Hour Division, covering workplace safety and wage violations across all 50 states; see our methodology.
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How is the industry violation rate calculated? ▼
The violation rate is computed as total OSHA violations divided by total OSHA inspections for all employers in that NAICS sector. A rate of 2.27 means on average 2.27 violations are found per inspection. Higher rates indicate more violations are discovered when OSHA inspects workplaces in that industry.
What is the difference between serious, willful, and repeat violations? ▼
Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations are committed with intentional disregard for the law or plain indifference to employee safety. Repeat violations are for hazards substantially similar to a previously cited violation. Willful and repeat violations carry significantly higher penalties.
Where does this data come from? ▼
This tool uses OSHA inspection and violation data from the U.S. Department of Labor, covering 383,267 inspections and 870,394 violations across 32 industry sectors (2010–2026).
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Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor — OSHA Inspection and Violation Records (2010–2026). 383,267 inspections analyzed.