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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Oakland, CA

Alameda County Social Services Agency

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alameda County Social Services Agency ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alameda County Social Services Agency in Oakland, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alameda County Social Services Agency 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.4x 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, CA Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alameda County Social Services Agency runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alameda County Social Services Agency.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedC&C-DEPT OF THE MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13NATCHAUG HOSPITAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ASSMCA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9NYS OPWDD LIDDSO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KINGDOM PROJECTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1EASTCO DIVERSIFIED S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SHANDS TEACHING HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1JAMES J. PETERS VAMC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NYSOPWDD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10NYCHH CONEY ISLAND H…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1NJDHS-NEW LISBON DEV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NYSOMH CAPITAL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8VETERANS HEALTH ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TWIN TOWERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14VIRGINIA DEPT. OF BE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MUNICIPIO DE GUAYANI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24Alameda County Socia…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Alameda County Social Services Agency has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alameda County Social Services Agency in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alameda County Social Services Agency ranks #2,231 at $450 current penalty.

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

How Alameda County Social Services Agency Compares

Alameda County Social Services Agency's 0.40 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-07-07

Last Inspection

2021-12-10

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$90

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $90 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,260

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

64.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$450

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $810 from the initial assessment of $1,260. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Alameda County Social Services Agency compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alameda County Social Services Agency Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $450 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $90 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alameda County Social Services Agency, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Contour Medical, LLC $450 AZ Bay Area Properties LLC $450 OR Oak Island Pediatrics, P.a. $450 NC National Mentor Services LLC $450 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

C&C-Dept of the Medical Examiner 5 insp. Honolulu, HI Natchaug Hospital, INC. 5 insp. Mansfield Center, CT U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Psychosocial Rehab and Recovery Center 5 insp. North las Vegas, NV Assmca 5 insp. Arecibo, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Contour Medical, LLC
Gilbert, AZ
2 inspections $450
Bay Area Properties LLC
North Bend, OR
3 inspections $450
CA Fairview Developmental Center
Costa Mesa, CA
2 inspections $450
Oak Island Pediatrics, P.a.
Southport, NC
2 inspections $450
National Mentor Services LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $450

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What to do with this record

Use Alameda County Social Services Agency's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Alameda County Social Services Agency against Contour Medical, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Alameda County Social Services Agency's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Alameda County Social Services Agency 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 Alameda County Social Services Agency safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alameda County Social Services Agency's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alameda County Social Services Agency have? ▼
Alameda County Social Services Agency has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Alameda County Social Services Agency had? ▼
Alameda County Social Services Agency has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-07 and the most recent on 2021-12-10. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alameda County Social Services Agency? ▼
Alameda County Social Services Agency has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,260 (a 64.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Alameda County Social Services Agency been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Alameda County Social Services Agency, 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 Alameda County Social Services Agency operate in? ▼
Alameda County Social Services Agency operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624120). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Alameda County Social Services Agency owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Alameda County Social Services Agency 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 Alameda County Social Services Agency rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alameda County Social Services Agency 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 Alameda County Social Services Agency's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alameda County Social Services Agency's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, CA Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.