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Cisco Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cisco Systems, INC. ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cisco Systems, INC. in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cisco Systems, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Land Effects INC in Bend, OR is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cisco Systems, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cisco Systems, INC. runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cisco Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAAA LANDSCAPE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KENCO LOGISTICS SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FROEHLING & ROBERTSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INDEPENDENT ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DES STAFFING SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0METRO DETROIT SIGNS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23TRIALON CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ROUSH FENWAY RACING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EMPIRE CITY SUBWAY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DATA-MAIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0INFINITY MOUNTINGS O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CSRA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NOAA MARINE OPERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NOAA PACIFIC MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30NOAA PACIFIC HYDROGR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GALEPHAR PHARMACEUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Cisco Systems, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Cisco Systems, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cisco Systems, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Cisco Systems, INC. is the #497 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($200).

How Cisco Systems, INC. Compares

Cisco Systems, INC.'s 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-03-09

Last Inspection

2020-02-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$67

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $67 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$18,200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

98.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,000 from the initial assessment of $18,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Cisco Systems, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cisco Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 2 1.2
Total Penalty $200 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $67 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cisco Systems, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Andrea L Weston DVM PC $200 OR Land Effects INC $200 OR TSVC, LLC $225 AZ Brighter Outlook LLC $249 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Andrea L Weston DVM PC
Corvallis, OR
2 inspections $200
Land Effects INC
Bend, OR
2 inspections $200
Ladwp
Sylmar, CA
2 inspections $225
TSVC, LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
2 inspections $225
Brighter Outlook LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $249

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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 Cisco Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cisco Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cisco Systems, INC. have? ▼
Cisco Systems, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Cisco Systems, INC. had? ▼
Cisco Systems, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-09 and the most recent on 2020-02-11. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cisco Systems, INC.? ▼
Cisco Systems, INC. has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,200 (a 98.9% reduction).
Does Cisco Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cisco Systems, INC. 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 Cisco Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Cisco Systems, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541512). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cisco Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cisco Systems, INC. ranks #97,721 (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 Cisco Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cisco Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $200 is below the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Land Effects INC in Bend, OR is a similar professional & technical services employer with $200 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.