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County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office ranks #31,939 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$11,175
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#31,939
of 99,447 penalized employers

County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office in Dublin, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,175. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office 6 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,939 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Moorestown Police Department in Moorestown, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,200 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#31,939
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$11,175 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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 County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGALLAWAY - POLICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12BALTIMORE COUNTY GOV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 29MUNICIPIO DE NARANJITO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF VIRGINIA BEA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF ELLENSBURG, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6LAKEWOOD FD STATION …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4VI LEGISLATURE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10VLY ATWOOD FIRE DIST, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14V.I. POLICE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22NEW WOODSTOCK VOLUNT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11VINCENT FIRE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15FERRELL FIRE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11NYSDOCCS MID-STATE C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12NATIONAL PARK SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8BUFFALO CITY FD ENG …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17ENDWELL VOLUNTEER FI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9LINDEN POLICE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15NPPR, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5GRENLOCH FIRE CO. ST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12MUNICIPIO DE HUMACAO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5County of Alameda/Al…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8
County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office ranks #553 at $11,175 current penalty.

How County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office Compares

County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office's 1.33 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 above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2017-02-23

Last Inspection

2024-07-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,863

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 6 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,863 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$34,650

Current Penalty Amount

$11,175

Penalty Reduction

67.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,475 from the initial assessment of $34,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office Industry Avg
Inspections 6 3.2
Violations 8 6.4
Total Penalty $11,175 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,863 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,175 here).

Township of Pequannock $11,200 NJ Township of Mullica Police Department $11,200 NJ Woodcliff Lake Fire Department $11,200 NJ City of Orange Township Fire Department $11,200 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Gallaway - Police 6 insp. Gallaway, TN Baltimore County Government 6 insp. Nottingham, MD Municipio DE Naranjito 6 insp. Naranjito, PR City of Virginia Beach, Department of Public Utilities 6 insp. Virginia Beach, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Pequannock
Pompton Plains, NJ
4 inspections $11,200
Township of Mullica Police Department
Mullica, NJ
3 inspections $11,200
Woodcliff Lake Fire Department
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
2 inspections $11,200
City of Orange Township Fire Department
Orange, NJ
2 inspections $11,200
Moorestown Police Department
Moorestown, NJ
2 inspections $11,200

Compare County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office vs Township of Pequannock side-by-side →

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 County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 6 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 County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office have? ▼
County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,175.
How many OSHA inspections has County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office had? ▼
County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-23 and the most recent on 2024-07-30. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office? ▼
County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office has been assessed $11,175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,650 (a 67.7% reduction).
Does County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office operate in? ▼
County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office ranks #31,939 (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 County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
County of Alameda/Alameda County Sheriff's Office's total OSHA penalty of $11,175 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Moorestown Police Department in Moorestown, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $11,200 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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