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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Walnut Creek, CA

Kaiser Permanente Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaiser Permanente Hospital ranks #88,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$850
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#88,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $850. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Permanente Hospital 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Coastal Dermatology LLC in MT Pleasant, SC is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $850 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#88,272
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 89/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 4 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Kaiser Permanente Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kaiser Permanente Hospital runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$850 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Permanente Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGARTEN SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DF, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NYCHH HARLEM HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0OVERTON BROOKS VA ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0CENTRO MEDICO DEL TU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MERCY MEDICAL CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9COATESVILLE VETERANS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HOGAR SAN JUDAS TADE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8VA BROOKINGS CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5AGUADILLA MEDICAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14VA PUGET SOUND HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SUNY STONY BROOK UNI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0BRONXCARE HEALTH SYS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12PIONEER INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11TOWN OF WARREN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35STAR OF HOPE ACTIVIT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NEW DAY ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NORTHWEST HARVEST, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12Kaiser Permanente Ho…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1
Kaiser Permanente Hospital has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Permanente Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Kaiser Permanente Hospital is the #2,053 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($850).

Combined federal exposure here: $850 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Kaiser Permanente Hospital Compares

Kaiser Permanente Hospital's 0.25 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-01-26

Last Inspection

2012-12-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$213

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $213 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$1,275

Current Penalty Amount

$850

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$850

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $425 from the initial assessment of $1,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Kaiser Permanente Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $850 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $213 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($850 here).

Town of Lisbon $850 CT Glenwood, INC. $850 AL Upr Recinto DE Ciencias Medicas $850 PR FHC Property Management LLC $850 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Garten Services INC 4 insp. Salem, OR DF 4 insp. Ponce, PR NYCHH Harlem Hospital 4 insp. New York, NY Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 4 insp. Shreveport, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Lisbon
Lisbon, CT
4 inspections $850
Glenwood, INC.
Birmingham, AL
2 inspections $850
Upr Recinto DE Ciencias Medicas
Rio Piedras, PR
3 inspections $850
FHC Property Management LLC
Eugene, OR
3 inspections $850
Coastal Dermatology LLC
MT Pleasant, SC
2 inspections $850

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Kaiser Permanente Hospital against Town of Lisbon, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Kaiser Permanente Hospital's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Permanente Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kaiser Permanente Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 4 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 Kaiser Permanente Hospital have? ▼
Kaiser Permanente Hospital has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $850.
How many OSHA inspections has Kaiser Permanente Hospital had? ▼
Kaiser Permanente Hospital has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-26 and the most recent on 2012-12-27. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kaiser Permanente Hospital? ▼
Kaiser Permanente Hospital has been assessed $850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,275 (a 33.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Kaiser Permanente Hospital been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Kaiser Permanente Hospital, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Kaiser Permanente Hospital operate in? ▼
Kaiser Permanente 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.
What should I do if Kaiser Permanente Hospital owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Kaiser Permanente Hospital 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Kaiser Permanente Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kaiser Permanente Hospital ranks #88,272 (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 Permanente Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kaiser Permanente Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $850 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coastal Dermatology LLC in MT Pleasant, SC is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $850 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 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.