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Porterville Developmental Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Porterville Developmental Center ranks #69,244 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 5 violations across 9 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,880
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#69,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Porterville Developmental Center in Porterville, CA has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,880. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Porterville Developmental Center 9 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,244 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 (13.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Healthy Horizons Homecare and Hospice, LLC in Alice, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#69,244
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Porterville Developmental Center runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$2,880 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Porterville Developmental Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.28.58.89.1012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCLAREN MACOMB HOSPI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4NIAGARA FALLS MEMORI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19IL DEPT. OF HUMAN SE…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4ALVORD-TAYLOR INC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6MI DHHS CARO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15PORTLAND METRO RESID…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 46GLENWOOD RESOURCE CE…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 35U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 12ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15THE BROOKLYN HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 3ORANGE REGIONAL MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 12GREYSTONE PARK PSYCH…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 3DEPT. OF VETERANS AF…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 30VA WESTERN NY HEALTH…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 32INDEPENDENCE HEALTHC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 0INDIAN HEALTH SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16MI DHHS KALAMAZOO PS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8NYSOPWDD WEST SENECA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3Porterville Developm…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5
Porterville Developmental Center has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Porterville Developmental Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Porterville Developmental Center is the #1,514 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($2,880).

How Porterville Developmental Center Compares

Porterville Developmental Center's 0.56 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2015-01-06

Last Inspection

2021-09-27

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$320

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 9 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $320 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

5

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

$3,335

Current Penalty Amount

$2,880

Penalty Reduction

13.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $455 from the initial assessment of $3,335. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Porterville Developmental Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Porterville Developmental Center Industry Avg
Inspections 9 0.7
Violations 5 1.1
Total Penalty $2,880 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $320 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Porterville Developmental Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,880 here).

Complete Care Medical Clinics LLC $2,880 AL Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, INC. $2,864 MD HCF Management, INC. $2,900 PA Eastside Operating Company, LLC $2,900 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

McLaren Macomb Hospital 9 insp. Mount Clemens, MI Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center 9 insp. Niagara Falls, NY IL Dept. of Human Services - Shapiro Developmental Center 9 insp. Kankakee, IL Hurley Medical Center 9 insp. Flint, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Complete Care Medical Clinics LLC
Birmingham, AL
2 inspections $2,880
St Andrews Living Center
Concord, NC
0 inspections $0
Bridgeport Manor
Bridgeport, CT
0 inspections $0
Healthy Horizons Homecare and Hospice, LLC
Alice, TX
0 inspections $0
Solid Bite
Melbourne, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Porterville Developmental Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Porterville Developmental Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 5 violations across 9 inspections. 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 Porterville Developmental Center have? ▼
Porterville Developmental Center has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Porterville Developmental Center had? ▼
Porterville Developmental Center has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-06 and the most recent on 2021-09-27. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Porterville Developmental Center? ▼
Porterville Developmental Center has been assessed $2,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,335 (a 13.6% reduction).
What industry does Porterville Developmental Center operate in? ▼
Porterville Developmental Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Porterville Developmental Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Porterville Developmental Center ranks #69,244 (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 Porterville Developmental Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Porterville Developmental Center's total OSHA penalty of $2,880 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Healthy Horizons Homecare and Hospice, LLC in Alice, TX is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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 9 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.