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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Walnut Creek, CA

California Spine Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Spine Center ranks #97,974 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$170
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,974
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Spine Center in Walnut Creek, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $170. 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 Spine Center 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,974 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Homewood CORP in Milwaukie, OR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $165 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,974
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 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 California Spine Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows California Spine Center runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$170 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is California Spine Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDR. SUSONI COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CONSOLIDATED RESOURC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OAK HILL NURSING AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY URGENT CARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PALOLO CHINESE HOME, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COMPLETE CARE MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAINT JOSEPH REHABIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST CALL AMBULANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CAPITAL DISTRICT INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKELAND MEDICAL CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MICHIGAN HEALTHCARE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARIBE PHYSICIANS PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OAK LANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KIDS BEHAVIORAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VA ILLIANA HEALTH CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PLAINS HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRISTLECONE FAMILY R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ACADIA HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0California Spine Cen…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
California Spine Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Spine Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, California Spine Center sits at penalty rank #2,409 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($170 assessed).

How California Spine Center Compares

California Spine Center's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-21

Last Inspection

2011-01-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$85

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $85 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$170

Current Penalty Amount

$170

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How California Spine Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Spine Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $170 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $85 $1,757
View all 17,945 employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance →

Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($170 here).

Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano INC. $170 PR Oak Lane LLC $165 OR Homewood CORP $165 OR Mayaguez Medical Center DR. Ramon E Betances, INC $175 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

DR. Susoni Community Services CORP. 2 insp. Arecibo, PR Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I, L.P., 2 insp. Elkhorn, NE Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation 2 insp. Pawtucket, RI ST. Francis Medical Center 2 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano INC.
Aguadilla, PR
4 inspections $170
Oak Lane LLC
Grants Pass, OR
2 inspections $165
Homewood CORP
Milwaukie, OR
2 inspections $165
Mayaguez Medical Center DR. Ramon E Betances, INC
Mayaguez, PR
2 inspections $175
Mary E Nork
Klamath Falls, OR
2 inspections $165

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What to do with this record

Use California Spine Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare California Spine Center against Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether California Spine Center's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
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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 Spine Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Spine Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does California Spine Center have? ▼
California Spine Center has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $170.
How many OSHA inspections has California Spine Center had? ▼
California Spine Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-21 and the most recent on 2011-01-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Spine Center? ▼
California Spine Center has been assessed $170 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does California Spine Center operate in? ▼
California Spine Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621310). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does California Spine Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Spine Center ranks #97,974 (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 California Spine Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Spine Center's total OSHA penalty of $170 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Homewood CORP in Milwaukie, OR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $165 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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