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San Francisco Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Francisco Police Department ranks #3,341 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty43% serious
$66,720
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#3,341
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Francisco Police Department in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,720. 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 Police Department 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,341 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Paramus FD CO.#4 House in Paramus, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $67,900 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#3,341
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows San Francisco Police Department runs far above peers (25.6x 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

$66,720 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($66,720) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,720 $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is San Francisco Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0011.022.133.144.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEPT. OF VETERANS AF…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CORNERSVILLE - POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2NYCDPR METROPOLITAN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17AZTEC, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27DE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24COHOES CITY FD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5HEMPSTEAD VILL FD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 28DEPARTMENT OF CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23NYSDOCCS SUFFOLK ARE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7V.I. DEPARTMENT OF P…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 40NASSAU CO DPW CEDAR …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 42PARKERTOWN VOLUNTEER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11WASHINGTON COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0CLARK COUNTY WATER R…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6DS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1NYSDOCCS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8NYCDCAS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8LOCKPORT HOUSING AUT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22San Francisco Police…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7
San Francisco Police Department has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, San Francisco Police Department ranks #62 at $66,720 current penalty.

How San Francisco Police Department Compares

San Francisco Police Department's 1.00 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 (25.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2019-06-19

Last Inspection

2026-06-08

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,531

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,531 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$72,280

Current Penalty Amount

$66,720

Penalty Reduction

7.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,560 from the initial assessment of $72,280. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric San Francisco Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 7 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $66,720 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,531 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($66,720 here).

Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services $67,680 HI Paramus FD CO.#4 House $67,900 NJ Ridgewood DPW Water Division $64,800 NJ County of Union Board of Elections $63,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Dept. of Veterans Affairs 7 insp. Nashville, TN Cornersville - Police Department 7 insp. Cornersville, TN Nycdpr Metropolitan Recreation Center 7 insp. Brooklyn, NY Aztec, City of 7 insp. Aztec, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vanguard Solutions, Inc.
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
Department of Veteran Affairs, Eastern Kansas
Leavenworth, KS
0 inspections $0
Soh-DHS, Office of Youth Services
Kailua, HI
2 inspections $67,680
US Virgin Island Department of Labor
Christiansted, VI
0 inspections $0
Paramus FD CO.#4 House
Paramus, NJ
2 inspections $67,900

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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 San Francisco Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, San Francisco Police Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 7 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 Police Department have? ▼
San Francisco Police Department has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,720.
How many OSHA inspections has San Francisco Police Department had? ▼
San Francisco Police Department has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-19 and the most recent on 2026-06-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for San Francisco Police Department? ▼
San Francisco Police Department has been assessed $66,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $72,280 (a 7.7% reduction).
Does San Francisco Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. San Francisco Police 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.
What industry does San Francisco Police Department operate in? ▼
San Francisco Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does San Francisco Police 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 Police Department ranks #3,341 (the top 5% 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 Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
San Francisco Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $66,720 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (25.6x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paramus FD CO.#4 House in Paramus, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $67,900 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 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.