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County of San Mateo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), County of San Mateo ranks #15,751 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$21,935
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,751
of 99,447 penalized employers

County of San Mateo in San Mateo, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,935. 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 San Mateo 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,751 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Traffic Control Products of Florida in Tampa, FL is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#15,751
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 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 County of San Mateo compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows County of San Mateo runs far above peers (8.4x 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

$21,935 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 San Mateo.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHERRY HILL FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWNSHIP OF EDISON -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8C&C - DPR, BLAISDELL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF DEARBORN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTY OF MAUI - DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF EAST LANSING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF GLADSTONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKELAND VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOWNSHIP OF HOLLAND,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIVONIA FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DYER - FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VANDERBILT-CORWITH F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT VETERANS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KINGS PARK FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CROTON-ON-HUDSON VIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOMERSET TOWN POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF PULASKI GENE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VIRGINIA TECH COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0County of San Mateo, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
County of San Mateo has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 San Mateo in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, County of San Mateo sits at penalty rank #306 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($21,935 assessed).

How County of San Mateo Compares

County of San Mateo'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 (8.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-05-24

Last Inspection

2022-02-08

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,968

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $10,968 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$21,935

Current Penalty Amount

$21,935

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How County of San Mateo compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric County of San Mateo Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 4 6.4
Total Penalty $21,935 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,968 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,935 here).

DE $21,950 PR City of Montpelier $22,000 VT Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company $21,700 NJ Nevada Department of Transportation $22,213 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cherry Hill Fire Department 2 insp. Cherry Hill, NJ Township of Edison - Public Safety Center 2 insp. Edison, NJ C&C - DPR, Blaisdell Park 2 insp. Pearl City, HI City of Dearborn DPW 2 insp. Dearborn, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Traffic Control Products of Florida
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
DE
Manati, PR
4 inspections $21,950
Catapult Learning Patriot LLC
Woodbridge, VA
0 inspections $0
City of Montpelier
Montpelier, VT
2 inspections $22,000
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
Coarsegold, CA
2 inspections $21,755

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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 County of San Mateo safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, County of San Mateo's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 County of San Mateo have? ▼
County of San Mateo has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,935.
How many OSHA inspections has County of San Mateo had? ▼
County of San Mateo has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-24 and the most recent on 2022-02-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for County of San Mateo? ▼
County of San Mateo has been assessed $21,935 in current OSHA penalties.
Does County of San Mateo have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. County of San Mateo 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 County of San Mateo operate in? ▼
County of San Mateo operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921140). 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 San Mateo rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, County of San Mateo ranks #15,751 (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 County of San Mateo's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
County of San Mateo's total OSHA penalty of $21,935 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Traffic Control Products of Florida in Tampa, FL is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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