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Public Administration · Lancaster, CA

California Department of Corrections

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Department of Corrections ranks #15,026 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$22,810
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,026
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Department of Corrections in Lancaster, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,810. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected California Department of Corrections 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,026 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Camden Fire Department in Camden, NJ is another public administration employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $22,750 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#15,026
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 California Department of Corrections runs far above peers (8.8x 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

$22,810 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 California Department of Corrections.

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: 22California Departmen…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
California Department of Corrections has 3 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.

California Department of Corrections in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: California Department of Corrections is the #290 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($22,810).

How California Department of Corrections Compares

California Department of Corrections's 1.00 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 far above peers (8.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-08-19

Last Inspection

2020-08-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,603

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $7,603 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$22,810

Current Penalty Amount

$22,810

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric California Department of Corrections Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $22,810 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,603 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,810 here).

Kotzebue City of $22,764 AK Camden Fire Department $22,750 NJ Township of Woodbridge - Municipal Building $23,000 NJ DE Instituto DE Capacitacion Administrativa $23,050 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.

Kotzebue City of
Kotzebue, AK
2 inspections $22,764
Camden Fire Department
Camden, NJ
5 inspections $22,750
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Columbia, MD
0 inspections $0
Duda Farms Fresh Foods
Byron Center, MI
0 inspections $0
CA Corrections & Rehabilitation
Norco, CA
3 inspections $22,680

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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 California Department of Corrections safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Department of Corrections's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 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 California Department of Corrections have? ▼
California Department of Corrections has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,810.
How many OSHA inspections has California Department of Corrections had? ▼
California Department of Corrections has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-08-19 and the most recent on 2020-08-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Department of Corrections? ▼
California Department of Corrections has been assessed $22,810 in current OSHA penalties.
Does California Department of Corrections have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California Department of Corrections 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 California Department of Corrections operate in? ▼
California Department of Corrections 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 California Department of Corrections rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Department of Corrections ranks #15,026 (the top quarter 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 California Department of Corrections's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Department of Corrections's total OSHA penalty of $22,810 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (8.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Camden Fire Department in Camden, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $22,750 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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.