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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Fresno, CA

Kaiser Foundation Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaiser Foundation Hospital ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 10 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kaiser Foundation Hospital 10 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in just 2 violations, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (14.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Laurel Hill Healthcare, LLC. in Winsted, CT is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 87/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kaiser Foundation Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kaiser Foundation Hospital runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Kaiser Foundation Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.41010.611.1012.124.136.248.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOSPITAL DE LA CONCE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 14DS, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 13THE SHANGRI-LA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6RENOWN REGIONAL MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9NYSOPWDD VALLEY RIDG…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 26PARTNERSHIPS IN COMM…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7CLARA MAASS MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6MCLAREN BAY REGION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 39NYSOCFS / ELLA MCQUE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16WOODBINE DEVELOPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18PROVIDENCE HEALTH SY…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5NIAGARA FALLS MEMORI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19IL DEPT. OF HUMAN SE…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10VA PITTSBURGH HEALTH…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4ALVORD-TAYLOR INC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6MI DHHS CARO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15PORTLAND METRO RESID…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 46Kaiser Foundation Ho…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2
Kaiser Foundation Hospital has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations 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.

Kaiser Foundation Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kaiser Foundation Hospital ranks #1,680 at $2,000 current penalty.

How Kaiser Foundation Hospital Compares

Kaiser Foundation Hospital's 0.20 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2019-05-09

Last Inspection

2024-12-04

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 10 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$28,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

93.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,800 from the initial assessment of $28,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Kaiser Foundation Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kaiser Foundation Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 10 0.7
Violations 2 1.1
Total Penalty $2,000 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kaiser Foundation Hospital, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

State of Oregon Oregon State Hospital $2,000 OR DF $2,000 PR Obelisk Healthcare, LLC $2,000 AL Laurel Hill Healthcare, LLC. $2,000 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Hospital DE LA Concepcion 10 insp. San German, PR DS 10 insp. Mayaguez, PR The Shangri-LA Corporation 10 insp. Keizer, OR Renown Regional Medical Center 10 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

State of Oregon Oregon State Hospital
Salem, OR
3 inspections $2,000
DF
Ponce, PR
4 inspections $2,000
Obelisk Healthcare, LLC
Montgomery, AL
2 inspections $2,000
Laurel Hill Healthcare, LLC.
Winsted, CT
2 inspections $2,000
Valley Hospital INC.
Ridgewood, NJ
2 inspections $2,000

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What to do with this record

Use Kaiser Foundation Hospital's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kaiser Foundation Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kaiser Foundation Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 10 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kaiser Foundation Hospital have? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospital has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Kaiser Foundation Hospital had? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospital has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-09 and the most recent on 2024-12-04. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kaiser Foundation Hospital? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospital has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,800 (a 93.1% reduction).
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital 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.
What industry does Kaiser Foundation Hospital operate in? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kaiser Foundation Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kaiser Foundation Hospital ranks #76,879 (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 Kaiser Foundation Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Laurel Hill Healthcare, LLC. in Winsted, CT is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $2,000 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 10 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.