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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Norwalk, CA

California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan ranks #26,442 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty43% serious
$13,690
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#26,442
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan in Norwalk, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,690. 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 State Hospitals-Metropolitan 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,442 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kids R First Academy in Marietta, GA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#26,442
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan runs far above peers (11.6x 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

$13,690 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NYSOCFS SERGEANT HEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19ADVENTIST HEALTH SYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PARTNERSHIPS IN COMM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1VA HINES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18SOUTHERN NEVADA ADUL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSITY OF NEW ME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1WESTBOROUGH BEHAVIOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7US DEPARTMENT OF VET…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PHOENIX INDIAN MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PINECREST MEDICAL CA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MCLAREN NORTHERN MIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL PENINSULA GE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17MDHHS CARO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17California Departmen…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance 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 State Hospitals-Metropolitan in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan is the #431 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($13,690).

How California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan Compares

California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan's 1.40 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (11.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-01-06

Last Inspection

2022-09-15

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,738

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $2,738 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$60,675

Current Penalty Amount

$13,690

Penalty Reduction

77.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,985 from the initial assessment of $60,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 7 1.1
Total Penalty $13,690 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,738 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,690 here).

San Juan Regional Medical Center $13,687 NM Petersen Health Care, INC. $13,680 IL ST. Mary's Medical Center, INC $13,655 WV Phoebe Home, INC $13,653 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Department of Veteran Affairs 5 insp. Indianapolis, IN U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Health Care Administration 5 insp. Dallas, TX Knox Community Hospital 5 insp. Mount Vernon, OH Nysocfs Sergeant Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy 5 insp. South Kortright, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
4 inspections $13,687
Larisa's Home Care #2
Portland, OR
0 inspections $0
Kids R First Academy
Marietta, GA
0 inspections $0
Egan Healthcare of Plaquemines, Inc.
Gretna, LA
0 inspections $0
Petersen Health Care, INC.
Sullivan, IL
2 inspections $13,680

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What to do with this record

Use California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan'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 California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan have? ▼
California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,690.
How many OSHA inspections has California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan had? ▼
California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-06 and the most recent on 2022-09-15. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan? ▼
California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan has been assessed $13,690 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,675 (a 77.4% reduction).
Does California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan has 3 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 State Hospitals-Metropolitan operate in? ▼
California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621112). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan 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 State Hospitals-Metropolitan ranks #26,442 (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 California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan's total OSHA penalty of $13,690 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (11.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kids R First Academy in Marietta, GA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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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