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City of Hollister

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Hollister ranks #26,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Hollister in Hollister, 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: $13,500. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 of Hollister 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,589 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Angel Fire, Village of in Angel Fire, NM is another public administration employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $19,100 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#26,839
of 99,447 penalized employers
$5,589
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • 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.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $6K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($6K 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 of Hollister compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Hollister runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$13,500 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Hollister.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedESSEX COUNTY VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW JERSEY STATE POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF CORALVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DEPARTMENT OF COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF GUILFORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NEW JERSEY STATE JUD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF RIDGEFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALASKA DOT & PF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DTOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF SHELBURNE HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF MCBAIN, FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF FLORENCE, WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MACHIAS TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VILLAGE OF EAST HAZE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NYCHA GLENWOOD HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SODDY DAISY - FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FOREST SERVICE, ZIG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF ALTON - POLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3City of Hollister, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
City of Hollister has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations 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 of Hollister in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Hollister ranks #471 at $13,500 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, City of Hollister ranks #332 among 501 Public Administration employers with WHD recoveries ($5,589).

Combined federal exposure here: $13,500 OSHA penalties plus $5,589 WHD back wages (29.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Hollister Compares

City of Hollister's 1.00 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 far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-01-22

Last Inspection

2025-04-15

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,750 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$13,500

Current Penalty Amount

$13,500

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,089

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$5,589
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
15
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,795
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$5,589

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of Hollister owed $5,589 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 15 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Hollister compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Hollister Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $13,500 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,750 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,500 here).

Physician H.M.O., INC. $13,500 PR Vineland Fire Department Station #3 $13,500 NJ City of Danville $13,434 VA Municipio DE Loiza $13,600 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Essex County Veterans Courthouse 2 insp. Newark, NJ New Jersey State Police Garage 2 insp. Augusta, NJ City of Coralville 2 insp. Coralville, IA Department of Community Affairs 2 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Edison Fire Department
Edison, NJ
9 inspections $19,100
Plumsted Township Fire District #1
New Egypt, NJ
2 inspections $19,100
Angel Fire, Village of
Angel Fire, NM
10 inspections $19,100
DE Oficina Central Finanzas
Hato Rey, PR
2 inspections $19,050
Belleplain Volunteer Fire Company
Woodbine, NJ
3 inspections $19,150

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What to do with this record

Use City of Hollister's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Hollister against Edison Fire Department, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of Hollister'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 of Hollister also carries $5,589 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 of Hollister safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Hollister's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 City of Hollister have? ▼
City of Hollister has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,500.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Hollister had? ▼
City of Hollister has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-22 and the most recent on 2025-04-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Hollister? ▼
City of Hollister has been assessed $13,500 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $5,589 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does City of Hollister have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Hollister 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.
Has City of Hollister been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of Hollister, resulting in $5,589 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of Hollister operate in? ▼
City of Hollister operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 of Hollister owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City of Hollister 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 $5,589 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does City of Hollister rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Hollister ranks #26,839 (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 City of Hollister's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Hollister's total OSHA penalty of $13,500 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Angel Fire, Village of in Angel Fire, NM is a similar public administration employer with $19,100 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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