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Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ranks #6,256 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$43,200
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#6,256
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals in Oakland, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,200. 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 Hospitals 5 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,256 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pacifica Senior Living in San Antonio, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $43,200 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#6,256
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kaiser Foundation Hospitals compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kaiser Foundation Hospitals runs far above peers (36.6x 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

$43,200 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hospitals.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCRESTVIEW OPERATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11WILLIAM W. BACKUS HO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0NYSOTDA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2DS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NYSOCFS SERGEANT HEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19ADVENTIST HEALTH SYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PARTNERSHIPS IN COMM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1VA HINES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18SOUTHERN NEVADA ADUL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSITY OF NEW ME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1WESTBOROUGH BEHAVIOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7US DEPARTMENT OF VET…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PHOENIX INDIAN MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PINECREST MEDICAL CA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1Kaiser Foundation Ho…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Hospitals in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is the #56 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($43,200).

How Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Compares

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's 0.80 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 (36.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-05-24

Last Inspection

2026-03-16

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $8,640 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$44,550

Current Penalty Amount

$43,200

Penalty Reduction

3.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,350 from the initial assessment of $44,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $43,200 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,640 $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 Hospitals, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,200 here).

Pacifica Senior Living $43,200 TX Southern Ohio Medical Center $43,212 OH Southside Hospital $42,927 NY Virtua Hospital $43,607 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Crestview Operations LLC 5 insp. Portland, OR William W. Backus Hospital 5 insp. Norwich, CT Nysotda 5 insp. Albany, NY DS 5 insp. Vega Baja, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pacifica Senior Living
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $43,200
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
2 inspections $43,212
All Around Child
Overland Park, KS
0 inspections $0
Youthland Christian Academy
Boynton Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Princess Care Home
San Jose, CA
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 Hospitals safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Hospitals have? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Kaiser Foundation Hospitals had? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-24 and the most recent on 2026-03-16. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has been assessed $43,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,550 (a 3.0% reduction).
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospitals have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has 3 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 Hospitals operate in? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals 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 Hospitals rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ranks #6,256 (the top 10% 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 Hospitals's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's total OSHA penalty of $43,200 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (36.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacifica Senior Living in San Antonio, TX is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $43,200 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 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.