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Pacific Bell Telephone Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Bell Telephone Company has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,656
of 100,495 penalized employers

Pacific Bell Telephone Company in Pasadena, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Bell Telephone Company 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, B2FX INC. in North Hollywood, CA is another information employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $650 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
8%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Pacific Bell Telephone Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Bell Telephone Company 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Pacific Bell Telephone Company

The federal enforcement record for Pacific Bell Telephone Company in Pasadena, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,355 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $600 - a 55.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $300. Against the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-09-14 to 2023-04-25, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-09-14

Last Inspection

2023-04-25

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,887

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,887.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$1,355

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

55.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $755 from the initial assessment of $1,355. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Pacific Bell Telephone Company compares to the Information sector, which has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Bell Telephone Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.3
Total Penalty $600 $1,531
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $1,887
View all 1,183 employers in Information →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pacific Bell Telephone Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Bell Telephone Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Pacific Bell Telephone Company have? ▼
Pacific Bell Telephone Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Bell Telephone Company had? ▼
Pacific Bell Telephone Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-14 and the most recent on 2023-04-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Bell Telephone Company? ▼
Pacific Bell Telephone Company has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,355 (a 55.7% reduction).
What industry does Pacific Bell Telephone Company operate in? ▼
Pacific Bell Telephone Company operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 517312). This industry has 1,183 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 960 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
How does Pacific Bell Telephone Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Bell Telephone Company's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Information industry average of $1,531 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, B2FX INC. in North Hollywood, CA is a similar information employer with $650 in current penalties.

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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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