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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Modesto, CA

Howard Training Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howard Training Center has a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$150,466
Back wages owed

Howard Training Center in Modesto, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 112 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Howard Training Center once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $150,466 in back wages owed to 108 affected workers. For comparison, Amian Angels, Inc. in Alexandria, LA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
10%
of penalized employers rank lower
$150,466
in back wages recovered

How Howard Training Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Howard Training Center runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Howard Training Center

The federal enforcement record for Howard Training Center in Modesto, CA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 2 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $750 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $750. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 3 cases producing $150,466 in back wages owed to 108 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-10-31 to 2012-10-31, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-10-31

Last Inspection

2012-10-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$151,216

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$150,466
Employees Affected
108
WHD Violations
112
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,393
Avg Back Wages per Case
$50,155

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Howard Training Center owed $150,466 in back wages to 108 employees across 3 cases and 112 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: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Howard Training Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Howard Training Center Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $750 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howard Training Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Howard Training Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 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 Howard Training Center have? ▼
Howard Training Center has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Howard Training Center had? ▼
Howard Training Center has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-31 and the most recent on 2012-10-31. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howard Training Center? ▼
Howard Training Center has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $150,466 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Howard Training Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Howard Training Center, resulting in $150,466 in back wages owed to 108 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Howard Training Center operate in? ▼
Howard Training Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624310). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Howard Training Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Howard Training Center 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 $150,466 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
How does Howard Training Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Howard Training Center's total OSHA penalty of $750 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amian Angels, Inc. in Alexandria, LA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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