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City of San Jose

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of San Jose ranks #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,550
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#71,834
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of San Jose in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,550. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $10,345 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. 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 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,834 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,345 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. For comparison, City of New London in New London, CT is another public administration employer with 16 OSHA inspections on record and $12,810 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#71,834
of 99,447 penalized employers
$10,345
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($10K 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 San Jose compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of San Jose sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,550 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF MILLVILLE MU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BATTLE CREEK FIRE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RICHLAND LOGAN FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF OAKFIELD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41CALEDONIA VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HAZLET TOWNSHIP POLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NYSOCA QUEENS FAMILY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1USDA, FOOD SAFETY AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCPD 101ST PCT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD SCHOOL SAFETY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FAYETTE TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSDOCCS MT MCGREGOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NATIONAL PARK FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF EAST ST. LOU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROOKHAVEN FD HDQTRS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17RONKONKOMA FIRE DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20METRO POWER DIST HEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OSWEGO COUNTY HEALTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PATRICK COUNTY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5City of San Jose, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
City of San Jose has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of San Jose sits at penalty rank #1,191 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($2,550 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, City of San Jose ranks #266 among 501 Public Administration employers with WHD recoveries ($10,345).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,550 OSHA penalties plus $10,345 WHD back wages (80.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of San Jose Compares

City of San Jose's 1.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-17

Last Inspection

2014-11-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $850 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

5

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

$12,300

Current Penalty Amount

$2,550

Penalty Reduction

79.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,895

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,750 from the initial assessment of $12,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$10,345
Employees Affected
6
WHD Violations
6
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,724
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$10,345

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of San Jose owed $10,345 in back wages to 6 employees across 1 case and 6 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 San Jose compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of San Jose Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $2,550 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $850 $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, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,550 here).

Passiac Police Department $2,550 NJ Municipio DE Guayama $2,550 PR Town of China $2,550 ME Municipio DE Bayamon $2,525 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Millville Municipal Building 3 insp. Millville, NJ Battle Creek Fire Department 3 insp. Battle Creek, MI Richland Logan Fire Dept 3 insp. Prescott, MI Town of Oakfield 3 insp. Oakfield, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Municipio DE Trujillo Alto
Trujillo Alto, PR
4 inspections $12,868
State of California, Department of General Services
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $12,935
Town of Amherst Police Department
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0
City of New London
New London, CT
16 inspections $12,810
City of Hoboken Fire Department - Observer Highway Firehouse
Hoboken, NJ
2 inspections $13,000

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of San Jose against Municipio DE Trujillo Alto, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of San Jose'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 San Jose also carries $10,345 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 San Jose safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of San Jose's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 have? ▼
City of San Jose has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,550.
How many OSHA inspections has City of San Jose had? ▼
City of San Jose has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-17 and the most recent on 2014-11-12. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of San Jose? ▼
City of San Jose has been assessed $2,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,300 (a 79.3% reduction). Additionally, $10,345 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has City of San Jose been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of San Jose, resulting in $10,345 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of San Jose operate in? ▼
City of San Jose operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). 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 San Jose owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City of San Jose 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 $10,345 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does City of San Jose 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 ranks #71,834 (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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of San Jose's total OSHA penalty of $2,550 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 New London in New London, CT is a similar public administration employer with $12,810 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.