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City & County of San Francisco

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City & County of San Francisco ranks #96,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$245
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

City & County of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $245. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City & County of San Francisco 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Klamath County Fire District No 1 in Klamath Falls, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $240 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,750
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How City & County of San Francisco compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City & County of San Francisco runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$245 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City & County of San Francisco.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAURICETOWN VOLUNTEE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PORT HURON WASTE WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34CITY OF RAHWAY FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AVON-BY-THE-SEA POLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MI DNR GRAND HAVEN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARBOR RURAL FIRE PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OCQUEOC-BEARINGER FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLLEGEDALE - ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LINDLEY TN - TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CANANDAIGUA CITY FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MUNICIPIO DE SAN LOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VINELAND PREP ACADEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VILLAGE OF MELROSE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF EAST DUBUQUE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12U. S. DEPT. OF AGRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEEKSKILL CITY FD CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF HARRISONBURG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0City & County of San…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
City & County of San Francisco has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

City & County of San Francisco in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City & County of San Francisco is the #1,791 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($245).

Combined federal exposure here: $245 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City & County of San Francisco Compares

City & County of San Francisco's 0.50 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 well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-22

Last Inspection

2017-05-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$123

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $123 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$245

Penalty Reduction

59.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$245

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $355 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City & County of San Francisco compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City & County of San Francisco Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $245 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $123 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City & County of San Francisco, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($245 here).

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation $245 CT New Britain Housing Authority $240 CT Houghton County Sheriffs $250 MI Klamath County Fire District No 1 $240 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mauricetown Volunteer Fire Company 2 insp. Mauricetown, NJ Port Huron Waste Water Plant 2 insp. Port Huron, MI City of Rahway Fire Department 2 insp. Rahway, NJ Avon-BY-the-Sea Police Department 2 insp. Avon BY the Sea, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Windsor, CT
3 inspections $245
New Britain Housing Authority
New Britain, CT
2 inspections $240
Houghton County Sheriffs
Houghton, MI
2 inspections $250
Klamath County Fire District No 1
Klamath Falls, OR
2 inspections $240
Illinois Valley Rural Fire Protection District
Cave Junction, OR
2 inspections $250

Compare City & County of San Francisco vs State of Connecticut Department of Transportation side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use City & County of San Francisco's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City & County of San Francisco against State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City & County of San Francisco's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • City & County of San Francisco also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 City & County of San Francisco safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City & County of San Francisco's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City & County of San Francisco have? ▼
City & County of San Francisco has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $245.
How many OSHA inspections has City & County of San Francisco had? ▼
City & County of San Francisco has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-22 and the most recent on 2017-05-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City & County of San Francisco? ▼
City & County of San Francisco has been assessed $245 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 59.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has City & County of San Francisco been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City & County of San Francisco, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City & County of San Francisco operate in? ▼
City & County of San Francisco operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if City & County of San Francisco owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City & County of San Francisco owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does City & County of San Francisco rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City & County of San Francisco ranks #96,750 (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 City & County of San Francisco's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City & County of San Francisco's total OSHA penalty of $245 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Klamath County Fire District No 1 in Klamath Falls, OR is a similar public administration employer with $240 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 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.