Information · Oakland, CA

Kaiser Permanente

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaiser Permanente has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases 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 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.9x 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, Parsons - Library in Parsons, TN is another information employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Kaiser Permanente

The federal enforcement record for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA shows 4 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Kaiser Permanente to date. The Information sector average runs $1,531 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-01 to 2012-05-21, a window of roughly 2 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-01

Last Inspection

2012-05-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,887

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,887.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Kaiser Permanente compares to the Information sector, which has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Kaiser Permanente	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	0.8
Violations	0	1.3
Total Penalty	$0	$1,531
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$1,887

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiser Permanente safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Kaiser Permanente's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 4 inspections. Compared to Information industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Kaiser Permanente have? ▼

Kaiser Permanente has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Kaiser Permanente had? ▼

Kaiser Permanente has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-01 and the most recent on 2012-05-21. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Kaiser Permanente? ▼

Kaiser Permanente has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Kaiser Permanente been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Kaiser Permanente, 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 operate in? ▼

Kaiser Permanente operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 517110). This industry has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 960 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Kaiser Permanente owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Kaiser Permanente 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 2 cases.

How does Kaiser Permanente's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Kaiser Permanente's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Parsons - Library in Parsons, TN is a similar information employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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