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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Fresno, CA

Fresno County Department of Social Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fresno County Department of Social Services ranks #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$280
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fresno County Department of Social Services in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fresno County Department of Social Services 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ron Wilson Center for Effective Living INC in Monmouth, OR is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 12 OSHA inspections on record and $280 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fresno County Department of Social Services runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$280 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fresno County Department of Social Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGENERATIONS AT NEIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SVS VISION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOLSTON VALLEY MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PINE REST CHRISTIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATLANTIC SHORES RETI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 102014 HEALTH, LLC, DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VERANDA PARK RETIREM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ATRIUM CENTERS INC D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOSPITAL ESPAÑOL AUX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ST. PATRICK'S RESIDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EASTERN NIAGARA HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0N & R OF PONCA CITY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HEYWOOD HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSOMH ST LAWRENCE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAMILY EYE HEALTH CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSOPWDD BEATTIE AVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RIVERSIDE WALTER REE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Fresno County Depart…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Fresno County Department of Social Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fresno County Department of Social Services in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Fresno County Department of Social Services sits at penalty rank #2,342 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($280 assessed).

How Fresno County Department of Social Services Compares

Fresno County Department of Social Services's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-09-04

Last Inspection

2018-10-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $140 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$280

Current Penalty Amount

$280

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Fresno County Department of Social Services compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fresno County Department of Social Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $280 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $140 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fresno County Department of Social Services, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($280 here).

Ron Wilson Center for Effective Living INC $280 OR Sultan Dental Center $287 WA Cornerstone Associates INC $270 OR Examination Management Services INC $295 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Generations at Neighbors, LLC 2 insp. Byron, IL SVS Vision, INC. 2 insp. Mount Clemens, MI Southwest Key Programs, INC. 2 insp. El Paso, TX Holston Valley Medical Center 2 insp. Kingsport, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Social Vocational Services, INC.
Visalia, CA
2 inspections $280
Ron Wilson Center for Effective Living INC
Monmouth, OR
12 inspections $280
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Fremont, CA
2 inspections $280
El Proyecto del Barrio, INC. Azusa Health Center
Azusa, CA
2 inspections $280
Ahmc Healthcare INC
Whittier, CA
2 inspections $280

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What to do with this record

Use Fresno County Department of Social Services's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Fresno County Department of Social Services against Social Vocational Services, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Fresno County Department of Social Services's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
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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 Fresno County Department of Social Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fresno County Department of Social Services's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fresno County Department of Social Services have? ▼
Fresno County Department of Social Services has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $280.
How many OSHA inspections has Fresno County Department of Social Services had? ▼
Fresno County Department of Social Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-04 and the most recent on 2018-10-24. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fresno County Department of Social Services? ▼
Fresno County Department of Social Services has been assessed $280 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Fresno County Department of Social Services operate in? ▼
Fresno County Department of Social Services operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624190). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fresno County Department of Social Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fresno County Department of Social Services ranks #96,247 (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 Fresno County Department of Social Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fresno County Department of Social Services's total OSHA penalty of $280 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ron Wilson Center for Effective Living INC in Monmouth, OR is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $280 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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