Public Administration · Avenal, CA

California Prison Industry Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Prison Industry Authority has a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$41,000
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #6,757
of 100,495 penalized employers

California Prison Industry Authority in Avenal, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $41,000. 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 Prison Industry Authority 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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, Santa Clara County Elmwood Correctional Complex in Milpitas, CA is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $40,885 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: 93%
of penalized employers rank lower

California Prison Indu…

$41,000
Public Administration avg

$2,581

What this shows California Prison Industry Authority runs far above peers (15.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$41,000 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About California Prison Industry Authority

The federal enforcement record for California Prison Industry Authority in Avenal, CA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 1.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $47,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $41,000 - a 12.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $13,667. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (15.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-09-10 to 2024-09-11, a window of roughly 5 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-09-10

Last Inspection

2024-09-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $13,667 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$47,000

Current Penalty Amount

$41,000

Penalty Reduction

12.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,000 from the initial assessment of $47,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How California Prison Industry Authority compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	California Prison Industry Authority	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	3.1
Violations	4	6.4
Total Penalty	$41,000	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,667	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is California Prison Industry Authority safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, California Prison Industry Authority's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Prison Industry Authority have? ▼

California Prison Industry Authority has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $41,000.

How many OSHA inspections has California Prison Industry Authority had? ▼

California Prison Industry Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-10 and the most recent on 2024-09-11. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for California Prison Industry Authority? ▼

California Prison Industry Authority has been assessed $41,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,000 (a 12.8% reduction).

Does California Prison Industry Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. California Prison Industry Authority has 2 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 Prison Industry Authority operate in? ▼

California Prison Industry Authority operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

How does California Prison Industry Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

California Prison Industry Authority's total OSHA penalty of $41,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (15.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Santa Clara County Elmwood Correctional Complex in Milpitas, CA is a similar public administration employer with $40,885 in current penalties.

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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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