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Healthcare & Social Assistance · San Rafael, CA

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ranks #19,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$18,395
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals in San Rafael, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,395. 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 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,314 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, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center in San Francisco, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,400 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#19,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 (15.6x 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

$18,395 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hospitals.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPETERSEN HEALTH CARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SIMPSON HOUSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARBOR MANAGEMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GENERATIONS AT REGEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHAMPAIGN RESIDENTIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ST. CLAIR HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOHN W. KACHURAK, DM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMERALD CARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FKP FRANKLIN SENIOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TEXAN NURSING & REHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JEFFERSON REGIONAL M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOLDEN CROSS AMBULAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALLAHAN MC LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLADSTONE ASSISTED L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RIDGECREST RETIREMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSOPWDD EASTON IRA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VENICE GARDENS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPARROW HOSPITAL HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Kaiser Foundation Ho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ranks #289 at $18,395 current penalty.

How Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Compares

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's 4.00 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 (15.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-01

Last Inspection

2020-07-31

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,198

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,198 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$56,680

Current Penalty Amount

$18,395

Penalty Reduction

67.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $38,285 from the initial assessment of $56,680. 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 2 0.7
Violations 8 1.1
Total Penalty $18,395 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,198 $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 ($18,395 here).

Rhode Island Vascular Institute $18,400 RI Northwestern Memorial Hospital $18,437 IL Complete Care Medical Center $18,339 NJ ST. Elizabeth Medical Center $18,480 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Petersen Health Care, INC. 2 insp. Bement, IL Simpson House, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Arbor Management Services, LLC 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Generations at Regency, LLC 2 insp. Niles, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Michigan Wound Care and Hyperbaric Institute
Southfield, MI
0 inspections $0
Liberty Healthcare
Liberty, TX
0 inspections $0
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $18,400
Rhode Island Vascular Institute
Providence, RI
2 inspections $18,400
Prairie Elder Care
Olathe, KS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Kaiser Foundation Hospitals'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 Hospitals safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Hospitals have? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,395.
How many OSHA inspections has Kaiser Foundation Hospitals had? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-01 and the most recent on 2020-07-31. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has been assessed $18,395 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,680 (a 67.5% reduction).
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospitals have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals 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 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 #19,314 (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 Hospitals's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals's total OSHA penalty of $18,395 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (15.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center in San Francisco, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $18,400 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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