DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY — a police protection facility located at 4825 AIRCRAFT DRIVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99502 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $113,689.50. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-08.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $113,689.50 is more than 74.9× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 922120). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within AK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 13,118 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,612.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 41 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 27, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 14, 2019. Of the 41 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $113,689.50 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,772.91 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this Anchorage-based public safety facility reveals a profound systemic failure in fundamental safety
This facility's $113,690 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 922120 industry in AK. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,732.
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What OSHA violations was DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY cited for?
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY received 41 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $113,689.50. The inspection opened on 2019-04-08.
How much was DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $113,689.50 against DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY in ANCHORAGE, AK. Average per citation: $2,772.91.
Is DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY has a risk score of 47 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Police Protection facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $113,689.50 is above the industry average.