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City of Redwood City

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Redwood City ranks #13,309 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$25,125
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#13,309
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Redwood City in Redwood City, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,125. 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 Redwood City 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,309 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Burlington City Fire Department Niagara Hose Company in Burlington, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $25,200 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#13,309
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How City of Redwood City compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Redwood City runs far above peers (9.6x 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

$25,125 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Redwood City.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGOOD WILL FIRE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DETROIT CTY OF FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF NEW BERN PUB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13U.S. DEPT. OF INTERIOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AEP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CINAO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ISLAND PK VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WILLINGBORO FIRE STA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HERKIMER VILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEWARK FIRE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WEST LONG BRANCH POL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SPACE EXPLORATION TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF VASSALBORO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF BUCKLEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WEST VALLEY FIRE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ROCHESTER CITY POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TN HUMAN RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0USARMY GARRISON-DIRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11City of Redwood City, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
City of Redwood City has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Redwood City in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of Redwood City sits at penalty rank #272 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($25,125 assessed).

How City of Redwood City Compares

City of Redwood City's 2.00 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 (9.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-19

Last Inspection

2024-06-13

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,375 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$32,735

Current Penalty Amount

$25,125

Penalty Reduction

23.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,610 from the initial assessment of $32,735. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric City of Redwood City Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 6 6.4
Total Penalty $25,125 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,375 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,125 here).

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District $25,128 AK Soh DLNR Division of Conservations and Resources Enforcement $25,159 HI Township of Evesham - Fire District No.1 - Station 221 $25,200 NJ Town of Dover $25,200 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Good Will Fire Company #1 3 insp. Pemberton, NJ Detroit CTY of Fire Dept 3 insp. Detroit, MI City of New Bern Public Works Streets Division 3 insp. New Bern, NC U.S. Dept. of Interior 3 insp. Harkers Island, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Palmer, AK
5 inspections $25,128
Soh DLNR Division of Conservations and Resources Enforcement
Pearl City, HI
3 inspections $25,159
Township of Evesham - Fire District No.1 - Station 221
Marlton, NJ
2 inspections $25,200
Town of Dover
Dover, NJ
2 inspections $25,200
Burlington City Fire Department Niagara Hose Company
Burlington, NJ
2 inspections $25,200

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What to do with this record

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

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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 City of Redwood City safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Redwood City's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 City of Redwood City have? ▼
City of Redwood City has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,125.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Redwood City had? ▼
City of Redwood City has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-19 and the most recent on 2024-06-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Redwood City? ▼
City of Redwood City has been assessed $25,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,735 (a 23.2% reduction).
Does City of Redwood City have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Redwood City 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 City of Redwood City operate in? ▼
City of Redwood City 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.
Where does City of Redwood City rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Redwood City ranks #13,309 (the top quarter 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 Redwood City's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Redwood City's total OSHA penalty of $25,125 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (9.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burlington City Fire Department Niagara Hose Company in Burlington, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $25,200 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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