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City of San Jose Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of San Jose Fire Department ranks #90,718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$650
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#90,718
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of San Jose Fire Department in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $650. 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 San Jose Fire Department 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,718 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of South el Monte in South el Monte, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $650 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#90,718
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of San Jose Fire Department runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$650 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 of San Jose Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0012.324.737.049.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRINCE GEORGE'S COUN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17A.E. PHELPS FIRE AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4US COAST GUARD BASE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ELLICOTTVILLE TOWN H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MAYBROOK FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. NAVY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7VAILS GATE FD STATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PORT GIBSON VOLUNTEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BUFFALO CITY POLICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SPRING VALLEY VILL F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CLARYVILLE FIRE DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VALLEY STREAM VILL H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PIKE TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CUMBERLAND VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF WASHINGTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TOWN OF WALES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 47TACOMA REFUSE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PISCATAQUIS COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0City of San Jose Fir…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
City of San Jose Fire Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 San Jose Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of San Jose Fire Department is the #1,620 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($650).

How City of San Jose Fire Department Compares

City of San Jose Fire Department'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 well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-22

Last Inspection

2015-09-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$217

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $217 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

3

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

$1,100

Current Penalty Amount

$650

Penalty Reduction

40.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $1,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of San Jose Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of San Jose Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 3 6.4
Total Penalty $650 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $217 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($650 here).

Department of Human Services Police $650 NJ Town of Waterbury, Fire Department $650 VT Ansonia Housing Authority $650 CT Detroit CTY Water & Sewerage Dept WWTP $640 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prince George's County Government - Fleet Management Division 3 insp. Capitol Heights, MD A.E. Phelps Fire and Rescue 3 insp. Crown Point, NY U.S. Dept. of Defense 3 insp. Fort Bragg, NC US Coast Guard Base San Juan 3 insp. San Juan, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Department of Human Services Police
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $650
Town of Waterbury, Fire Department
Waterbury, VT
2 inspections $650
CA Employment Development Department
Sacramento, CA
6 inspections $650
Ansonia Housing Authority
Ansonia, CT
4 inspections $650
City of South el Monte
South el Monte, CA
2 inspections $650

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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 City of San Jose Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of San Jose Fire Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 of San Jose Fire Department have? ▼
City of San Jose Fire Department has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $650.
How many OSHA inspections has City of San Jose Fire Department had? ▼
City of San Jose Fire Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-22 and the most recent on 2015-09-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of San Jose Fire Department? ▼
City of San Jose Fire Department has been assessed $650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,100 (a 40.9% reduction).
What industry does City of San Jose Fire Department operate in? ▼
City of San Jose Fire Department 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 San Jose Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of San Jose Fire Department ranks #90,718 (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 of San Jose Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of San Jose Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $650 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of South el Monte in South el Monte, CA is a similar public administration employer with $650 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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