Public Administration · Yuba City, CA

CA Motor Vehicles

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CA Motor Vehicles ranks #62,609 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,825
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,609
of 99,447 penalized employers

CA Motor Vehicles in Yuba City, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,825. 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 Motor Vehicles 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,609 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, Municipio DE Yabucoa in Yabucoa, PR is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $3,850 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#62,609
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How CA Motor Vehicles compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CA Motor Vehicles runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$3,825 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Motor Vehicles.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHAMILTON FIRE DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BURLINGTON CITY FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FIRETRONICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NJDOC/ADULT DIAGNOST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HIGH POINT HOUSING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DETROIT ANIMAL CARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AEP OFICINAS CENTRALES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIVISION OF DEVELOPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MONTEREY - POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VILLAGE OF PULASKI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LYNBROOK VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYS DEPT OF AGRICULT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF EDMONSTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTH FULTON - CITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCPD TRAFFIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOE HS FOR ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GENERAL SERVICES ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RICHMOND FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CA Motor Vehicles, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
CA Motor Vehicles has 2 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 Motor Vehicles in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, CA Motor Vehicles ranks #1,028 at $3,825 current penalty.

How CA Motor Vehicles Compares

CA Motor Vehicles's 0.50 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-02-02

Last Inspection

2021-11-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,913

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,913 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

$11,250

Current Penalty Amount

$3,825

Penalty Reduction

66.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,425 from the initial assessment of $11,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How CA Motor Vehicles compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CA Motor Vehicles Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $3,825 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,913 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

Use CA Motor Vehicles'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 Motor Vehicles safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, CA Motor Vehicles's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Motor Vehicles have?
CA Motor Vehicles has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,825.
How many OSHA inspections has CA Motor Vehicles had?
CA Motor Vehicles has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-02 and the most recent on 2021-11-19. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CA Motor Vehicles?
CA Motor Vehicles has been assessed $3,825 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,250 (a 66.0% reduction).
What industry does CA Motor Vehicles operate in?
CA Motor Vehicles operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does CA Motor Vehicles rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CA Motor Vehicles ranks #62,609 (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 Motor Vehicles's safety record compare to industry average?
CA Motor Vehicles's total OSHA penalty of $3,825 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Municipio DE Yabucoa in Yabucoa, PR is a similar public administration employer with $3,850 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 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.