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CA Corrections - Avenal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CA Corrections - Avenal ranks #51,642 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 11 violations across 15 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,680
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#51,642
of 99,447 penalized employers

CA Corrections - Avenal in Avenal, CA has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,680. 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 - Avenal 15 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,642 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 well above peers (4.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DRD in Arecibo, PR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,650 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#51,642
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How CA Corrections - Avenal compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CA Corrections - Avenal runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$5,680 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 - Avenal.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.914.51515.616.1022.344.666.989.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF WALLINGFORD, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 53TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 43TOWN OF AVON, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 56DETROIT FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 35DCR, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 24TOWN OF WOODBRIDGE, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 66NEVADA AIR NATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 31CITY OF BRISTOL, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 85JAMES CITY COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 0OAT, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 13U.S. DEPT. NAVY, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 17NYCHA BROWNSVILLE HO…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 13CITY OF SALEM, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 7BUFFALO CITY AUTO IM…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 38NYSDOCCS WYOMING COR…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 49NORTHERN STATE PRISON, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 32U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF BAYONNE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 54TOWN OF PRESTON, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 62CA Corrections - Ave…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 11
CA Corrections - Avenal has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 - Avenal in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: CA Corrections - Avenal is the #855 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($5,680).

How CA Corrections - Avenal Compares

CA Corrections - Avenal's 0.73 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2010-03-04

Last Inspection

2019-08-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$379

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 15 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $379 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

11

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

$8,380

Current Penalty Amount

$5,680

Penalty Reduction

32.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,700 from the initial assessment of $8,380. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How CA Corrections - Avenal compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CA Corrections - Avenal Industry Avg
Inspections 15 3.2
Violations 11 6.4
Total Penalty $5,680 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $379 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CA Corrections - Avenal, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,680 here).

Iredell County Emergency Medical Services $5,700 NC DRD $5,650 PR Chaves, County of $5,650 NM Municipio DE Naranjito $5,720 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

Town of Wallingford 15 insp. Wallingford, CT Town of Old Saybrook 15 insp. Old Saybrook, CT Town of Avon 15 insp. Avon, CT Detroit Fire Department 15 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Iredell County Emergency Medical Services
Statesville, NC
2 inspections $5,700
Central Bail Bonds
Post, TX
0 inspections $0
DRD
Arecibo, PR
2 inspections $5,650
Chaves, County of
Roswell, NM
4 inspections $5,650
Town of Gray
Gray, ME
6 inspections $2,970

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What to do with this record

Use CA Corrections - Avenal's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 - Avenal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CA Corrections - Avenal's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 11 violations across 15 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 - Avenal have? ▼
CA Corrections - Avenal has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,680.
How many OSHA inspections has CA Corrections - Avenal had? ▼
CA Corrections - Avenal has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-04 and the most recent on 2019-08-08. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CA Corrections - Avenal? ▼
CA Corrections - Avenal has been assessed $5,680 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,380 (a 32.2% reduction).
What industry does CA Corrections - Avenal operate in? ▼
CA Corrections - Avenal 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 - Avenal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CA Corrections - Avenal ranks #51,642 (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 - Avenal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CA Corrections - Avenal's total OSHA penalty of $5,680 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, DRD in Arecibo, PR is a similar public administration employer with $5,650 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 15 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.