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Finance & Insurance · Hayward, CA

Fremont Bank

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fremont Bank ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fremont Bank in Hayward, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $6,570 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fremont Bank once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Finance & Insurance industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,570 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, TitleMax of Texas, Inc. in El Paso, TX is another finance & insurance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers
$6,570
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($7K 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 Fremont Bank compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Finance & Insurance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fremont Bank runs far above peers (8.7x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Finance & Insurance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fremont Bank.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.21.51.82.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWELLS FARGO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0US BANK, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0C C SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STATE OF NEW JERSEY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITICORP CREDIT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BBVA COMPASS BANK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HINRICHS TRADING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTH STAR CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0REGIONS BANK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MULTINATIONAL INSURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BANK OF AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITICORP CREDIT CARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRINCETON INVESTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TIDEWATER AUTOMOBILE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DEBTOR CC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INTERNATIONAL BANKSH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRANCH BANK AND TRUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW JERSEY DIVISION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERIHEALTH CARITAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Fremont Bank, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Fremont Bank has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Finance & Insurance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fremont Bank in the Finance & Insurance enforcement ledger

Among 41 Finance & Insurance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fremont Bank ranks #23 at $2,700 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Fremont Bank at rank #331 of 645 employers ($6,570 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,700 OSHA penalties plus $6,570 WHD back wages (70.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Fremont Bank Compares

Fremont Bank's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Finance & Insurance sector average of 0.3 violations per employer.

Against the Finance & Insurance industry average of $310 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-03-07

Last Inspection

2011-03-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$853

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Finance & Insurance average of $853.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

70.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,270

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,300 from the initial assessment of $9,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$6,570
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$6,570
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$6,570

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Fremont Bank owed $6,570 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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: Finance & Insurance

How Fremont Bank compares to the Finance & Insurance sector, which has 763 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fremont Bank Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.4
Violations 1 0.3
Total Penalty $2,700 $310
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $853
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Nationwide Finance & Insurance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fremont Bank, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

Hinrichs Trading LLC $2,650 WA C C Services INC $2,800 OR Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch $2,575 MI New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services $3,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Wells Fargo 1 insp. Des Moines, IA US Bank 1 insp. Cincinnati, OH C C Services INC 2 insp. Salem, OR State of New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority 2 insp. Hamilton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Finance & Insurance

Showing 5 of 762 other employers tracked in this sector.

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San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0
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Lincoln, NE
0 inspections $0
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Texarkana, TX
0 inspections $0
Cash Security, Inc.
Sapulpa, OK
0 inspections $0
TitleMax of Texas, Inc.
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Fremont Bank's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Fremont Bank against Retail Ecommerce Ventures, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Fremont Bank's inspection and penalty record is typical for Finance & Insurance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Finance & Insurance sector
  • Fremont Bank also carries $6,570 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 Fremont Bank safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fremont Bank's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Finance & Insurance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fremont Bank have? ▼
Fremont Bank has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Fremont Bank had? ▼
Fremont Bank has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-07 and the most recent on 2011-03-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fremont Bank? ▼
Fremont Bank has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,000 (a 70.0% reduction). Additionally, $6,570 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Fremont Bank have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fremont Bank has 1 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.
Has Fremont Bank been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Fremont Bank, resulting in $6,570 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Fremont Bank operate in? ▼
Fremont Bank operates in the Finance & Insurance sector (NAICS code 522110). This industry has 763 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 277 total OSHA inspections and $236,266 in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Fremont Bank owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Fremont Bank 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 $6,570 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Fremont Bank rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fremont Bank ranks #70,806 (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 Fremont Bank's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fremont Bank's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 is above the Finance & Insurance industry average of $310 per employer (8.7x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, TitleMax of Texas, Inc. in El Paso, TX is a similar finance & insurance 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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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 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.