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CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) ranks #53,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,415
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) in Delano, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,415. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Township of East Windsor - PD in East Windsor, NJ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#53,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$5,415 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP).

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedESTELL MANOR CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF PARK RIDG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELLERY TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MANLIUS FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOMERVILLE POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CFSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPRINGFIELD - POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NATIONAL RAILROAD PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DANNEMORA VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 667TH DISTRICT COURT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEW JERSEY STATE POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MIDDLEBURGH VILLAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3V.I. DEPARTMENT OF L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHELTER ISLAND FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POTSDAM VILL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEWPORT TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CA Corrections and R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) is the #880 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($5,415).

How CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) Compares

CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)'s 1.50 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-11-22

Last Inspection

2022-01-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,708

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,708 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$7,075

Current Penalty Amount

$5,415

Penalty Reduction

23.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,660 from the initial assessment of $7,075. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $5,415 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,708 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP), both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,415 here).

Vineland Fire Department Station #5 $5,400 NJ East Windsor Township Police Department $5,400 NJ Township of East Windsor - PD $5,400 NJ Municipio DE Ceiba $5,400 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Estell Manor City Hall 2 insp. Estell Manor, NJ Borough of Park Ridge Municipal Electric Utility 2 insp. Park Ridge, NJ Ellery Town Hall 2 insp. Bemus Point, NY Manlius Fire Department 2 insp. Manlius, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

CA Corrections - Corcoran Satf
Corcoran, CA
9 inspections $5,425
Vineland Fire Department Station #5
Vineland, NJ
4 inspections $5,400
East Windsor Township Police Department
East Windsor, NJ
2 inspections $5,400
Township of East Windsor - PD
East Windsor, NJ
3 inspections $5,400
Municipio DE Ceiba
Ceiba, PR
4 inspections $5,400

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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 CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) have? ▼
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,415.
How many OSHA inspections has CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) had? ▼
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-11-22 and the most recent on 2022-01-19. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)? ▼
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) has been assessed $5,415 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,075 (a 23.5% reduction).
What industry does CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) operate in? ▼
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) ranks #53,001 (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 CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)'s total OSHA penalty of $5,415 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of East Windsor - PD in East Windsor, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $5,400 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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