Public Administration · San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Francisco Fire Department ranks #12,032 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 30 violations across 21 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty10% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$27,140
OSHA penalties: 30
Violations cited: 21
OSHA inspections: #12,032
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Francisco Fire Department in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 21 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,140. 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 San Francisco Fire Department 21 times over 16 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,032 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.7x 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, Hope Hose Humane Fire Company (Building) in Bordentown, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,300 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection: 10.0%
of violations were serious: #12,032
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 81/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 21 OSHA inspections (1.4 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 2 WHD cases ($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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San Francisco Fire Dep…

$27,140
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows San Francisco Fire Department runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$27,140 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is San Francisco Fire Department.

San Francisco Fire Department has 21 OSHA inspections on record and 30 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

San Francisco Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, San Francisco Fire Department sits at penalty rank #246 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($27,140 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $27,140 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How San Francisco Fire Department Compares

San Francisco Fire Department's 1.43 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-04

Last Inspection

2026-06-11

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,292

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 21 inspections over 16 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $1,292 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

10.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

90.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$60,550

Current Penalty Amount

$27,140

Penalty Reduction

55.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$27,140

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,410 from the initial assessment of $60,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How San Francisco Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	San Francisco Fire Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	21	3.2
Violations	30	6.4
Total Penalty	$27,140	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,292	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for San Francisco Fire Department, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,140 here).

Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court $27,172 HI Minneapolis Public Housing Authority $27,205 MN Phillipsburg Department of Public Works $27,000 NJ Essex County Veterans Courthouse $27,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (21 inspections here).

Elizabeth Fire Department 21 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Upr - Rum 21 insp. Mayaguez, PR Mayor & City Council of Baltimore 21 insp. Baltimore, MD DS 21 insp. San Juan, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court

Honolulu, HI

2 inspections $27,172

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

Minneapolis, MN

3 inspections $27,205

Phillipsburg Department of Public Works

Phillipsburg, NJ

2 inspections $27,000

Essex County Veterans Courthouse

Newark, NJ

2 inspections $27,000

Hope Hose Humane Fire Company (Building)

Bordentown, NJ

2 inspections $27,300

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What to do with this record

Use San Francisco Fire Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare San Francisco Fire Department against Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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San Francisco Fire Department 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 San Francisco Fire Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, San Francisco Fire Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 30 violations across 21 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does San Francisco Fire Department have? ▼

San Francisco Fire Department has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,140.

How many OSHA inspections has San Francisco Fire Department had? ▼

San Francisco Fire Department has had 21 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-04 and the most recent on 2026-06-11. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for San Francisco Fire Department? ▼

San Francisco Fire Department has been assessed $27,140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,550 (a 55.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does San Francisco Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. San Francisco Fire Department has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has San Francisco Fire Department been cited for wage theft? ▼

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

San Francisco Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if San Francisco Fire Department owes me wages? ▼

If you believe San Francisco Fire Department 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.

Where does San Francisco Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, San Francisco Fire Department ranks #12,032 (the top quarter 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 San Francisco Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

San Francisco Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $27,140 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 21 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hope Hose Humane Fire Company (Building) in Bordentown, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $27,300 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.

Employer Matching

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.