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Public Administration · Vacaville, CA

CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ranks #47,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,460
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#47,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Vacaville, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,460. 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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Loving, Village of in Loving, NM is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,450 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#47,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$6,460 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLEGANY TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10YORKSHIRE TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WAPPINGER TOWN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NYCDOC MDC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CINNAMINSON FIRE STA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HACKENSACK FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SYRACUSE CITY FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF UMATILLA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HAMILTON TWP. FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21CITY OF NEWARK DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DTOP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KETCHIKAN CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RECYCLING FOR NEWAYG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19AUTORIDAD DE TIERRAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ROCHESTER HOUSING AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEFERIET VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RIVERTON CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LAKE PLACID FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CA Department of Cor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation sits at penalty rank #788 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($6,460 assessed).

How CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Compares

CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's 0.67 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 (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-03

Last Inspection

2012-12-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,153

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $2,153 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$6,460

Current Penalty Amount

$6,460

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $6,460 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,153 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,460 here).

Loving, Village of $6,450 NM Jones County - Ems $6,440 NC Camden Municipal Court $6,500 NJ Policia DE Puerto Rico $6,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Allegany Town Hall 3 insp. Allegany, NY Yorkshire Town Hall 3 insp. Delevan, NY Wappinger Town 3 insp. Wappingers Falls, NY Nycdoc MDC 3 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Loving, Village of
Loving, NM
2 inspections $6,450
Jones County - Ems
Trenton, NC
2 inspections $6,440
Camden Municipal Court
Camden, NJ
2 inspections $6,500
Policia DE Puerto Rico
Aguas Buenas, PR
2 inspections $6,500
NPPR
Caguas, PR
2 inspections $6,500

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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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation have? ▼
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,460.
How many OSHA inspections has CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation had? ▼
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-03 and the most recent on 2012-12-18. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation? ▼
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has been assessed $6,460 in current OSHA penalties.
Does CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operate in? ▼
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ranks #47,988 (the upper 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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's total OSHA penalty of $6,460 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Loving, Village of in Loving, NM is a similar public administration employer with $6,450 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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