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Kaiser Permanente

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaiser Permanente ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 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 well above peers (4.5x 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, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals in Fresno, CA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 89/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 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 compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Kaiser Permanente runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedST. MARY'S REGIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EAST NECK NURSING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3IMPERIAL HEALTH CARE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MCLAREN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MOUNT GRANT GENERAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE ESTATES OF PERRY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SCIOTO COMMUNITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALTERNATIVE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WEST WOODS OF NILES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2APPLEGATE CARE CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RENAL CARE GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HARMONY COURT ASSIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HENRY COUNTY MEDICAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GRANDVUE MEDICAL CAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCHHC JACOBI MEDICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOSPITAL OF THE UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALBRIGHT CARE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HAVEN MANOR HEALTH C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1REESE AND COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PROJECT PLASE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Kaiser Permanente, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Kaiser Permanente has 3 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 in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

In Healthcare & Social Assistance, Kaiser Permanente sits at penalty rank #2,231 of 2,466 penalized establishments ($450 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $450 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Kaiser Permanente Compares

Kaiser Permanente's 0.33 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-02-05

Last Inspection

2015-07-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $150 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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$450

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

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

Metric Kaiser Permanente Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $450 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $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, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

Lincoln City Ambulance INC $450 OR Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Incorporate $450 NC Hearthstone Cottages LLC $450 WA The Raleigh Eye Center $450 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

ST. Mary's Regional Medical Center 3 insp. Lewiston, ME East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 3 insp. West Babylon, NY Imperial Health Care CTR 3 insp. Detroit, MI McLaren 3 insp. Lapeer, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Mission Hills, CA
2 inspections $450
Lincoln City Ambulance INC
Newport, OR
2 inspections $450
Department of State Hospitals - Napa State Hospital
Napa, CA
3 inspections $450
Kaiser Permanente
Hayward, CA
2 inspections $450
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $450

Compare Kaiser Permanente vs Providence Holy Cross Medical Center side-by-side →

What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Kaiser Permanente against Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Kaiser Permanente'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 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 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 1 violations across 3 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 have? ▼
Kaiser Permanente has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Kaiser Permanente had? ▼
Kaiser Permanente has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-05 and the most recent on 2015-07-06. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kaiser Permanente? ▼
Kaiser Permanente has been assessed $450 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 1 enforcement case 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 621420). 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 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 1 case.
Where does Kaiser Permanente rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kaiser Permanente ranks #93,626 (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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kaiser Permanente's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals in Fresno, CA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $450 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

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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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.