City of Fortuna Safety Record

Fortuna, CA · Utilities

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 05/10/2023

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, City of Fortuna in Fortuna, California has 49 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $30,055 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2023.

City of Fortuna in Fortuna, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the utilities industry, this places City of Fortuna among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

6 of the 49 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

9.8 City of Fortuna violations/inspection
vs
2.6 Utilities avg
Above industry average
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20 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$14,955 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 49 violations, $30,055 in penalties across 5 inspections
49 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
6 Total Serious
$30,055 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($2,805)
Serious?
3 ($12,150)
Violations decreased 31% over the past 5 years (20 recent vs 29 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $56,505 in penalties for City of Fortuna, later reduced to $30,055 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5189.(J)( OSHA Standard
2 citations
5144.(D)( OSHA Standard
2 citations $4,050
3203.(A)( OSHA Standard
2 citations $450
2500.0008 OSHA Standard
2 citations $185
6151. E02 OSHA Standard
1 citation

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No workplace accident investigations on file for City of Fortuna in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/10/2023 Planned? Fortuna, CA 20 $14,955
01/31/2020 Referral? Fortuna, CA 1 $275
09/22/2011 Follow-Up? Fortuna, CA 4 $970
10/04/2005 Planned? Fortuna, CA 19 $13,855
12/02/1991 Complaint? Fortuna, CA 5 $0

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