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CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. 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 & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 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 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, City of Kelso Public Works in Kelso, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison runs well below peers (0.17x 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF THOMPSON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WESTVILLE CORRECTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEPARTMENT OF HOMELA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VI PORT AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CAPE VINCENT VILL MU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SENECA FALLS TN POLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STAFFORD TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF HERMON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31NYACK VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PASSAIC POLICE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEVADA ARMY NATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOARD OF COUNTY COMM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NYS DMV GARDEN CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PARMA TN OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19LANOKA HARBOR FIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27WHITING VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF CHAPLIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF HILLSBORO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHADWICK FPD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CA Department of Cor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison ranks #1,699 at $450 current penalty.

How CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison Compares

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison's 0.33 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 below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-08-03

Last Inspection

2025-02-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $150 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

1

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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$450

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 & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $450 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $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 & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

County of Orangeburg Public Works $450 SC City of Kelso Public Works $450 WA Flint Housing Commission $450 MI West Valley Fire District $450 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Town of Thompson 3 insp. North Grosvenordale, CT Westville Correctional Facility 3 insp. Westville, IN Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV State of Connecticut Department of Social Services 3 insp. Bridgeport, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

California Department of Motor Vehicles
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $450
County of Orangeburg Public Works
Orangeburg, SC
2 inspections $450
City of Kelso Public Works
Kelso, WA
2 inspections $450
Flint Housing Commission
Flint, MI
2 inspections $450
West Valley Fire District
Willamina, OR
2 inspections $450

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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 & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison have? ▼
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison has 1 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 CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison had? ▼
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-03 and the most recent on 2025-02-26. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison? ▼
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison operate in? ▼
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison 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 & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison 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 & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison 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 CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation - Pleasant Valley State Prison's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Kelso Public Works in Kelso, WA is a similar public administration 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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