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Healthcare & Social Assistance · San Jose, CA

Kaiser Foundation Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaiser Foundation Hospital ranks #10,614 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty22% serious
$29,875
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,614
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,875. 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 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,614 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 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, Silver Creek Manor SNF LLC in Bristol, RI is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#10,614
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 far above peers (25.3x 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

$29,875 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both1.92.022.02.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedELEVATE CARE NILES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FLORIDA HOSPITAL ORL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SALVATION ARMY SOUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41BON SECOUR COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VDRNC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HEATH VILLAGE RETIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRUE HEALTH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE TERRACES AT SEAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U OF M LIVONIA CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CALVERTHEALTH MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC INT'L MARITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TCV EMPLOYEES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WEST VALLEY DENTAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GERIATRIC & MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CEDAR HILL HEALTHCAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FIRST ATLANTIC HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE MILTON & HATTIE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IL DEPT. OF EMPLOYME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Kaiser Foundation Ho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Kaiser Foundation Hospital has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Kaiser Foundation Hospital is the #119 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($29,875).

How Kaiser Foundation Hospital Compares

Kaiser Foundation Hospital's 4.50 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 far above peers (25.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-05-22

Last Inspection

2020-11-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,938

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $14,938 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$86,500

Current Penalty Amount

$29,875

Penalty Reduction

65.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $56,625 from the initial assessment of $86,500. 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 2 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $29,875 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,938 $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 ($29,875 here).

DF $30,000 PR Maplewood at Darien, LLC $29,750 CT Neighborhood Health Services Corporation $29,700 NJ East Longmeadow Management Systems, INC. $29,620 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Elevate Care Niles, LLC 2 insp. Niles, IL Florida Hospital Orlando 2 insp. Orlando, FL Salvation Army Southeast MI Adult Rehab CTR 2 insp. Detroit, MI Bon Secour Community Hospital 2 insp. Port Jervis, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Silver Creek Manor SNF LLC
Bristol, RI
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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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 Kaiser Foundation Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kaiser Foundation Hospital's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,875.
How many OSHA inspections has Kaiser Foundation Hospital had? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-05-22 and the most recent on 2020-11-17. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kaiser Foundation Hospital? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospital has been assessed $29,875 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $86,500 (a 65.5% reduction).
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital 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 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 #10,614 (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 Kaiser Foundation Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $29,875 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (25.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Silver Creek Manor SNF LLC in Bristol, RI is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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