Public Administration · Stockton, CA

San Joaquin County

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Joaquin County ranks #33,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 6 violations across 16 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,595
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 16
OSHA inspections: #33,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Joaquin County in Stockton, CA has been the subject of 16 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,595. 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 Joaquin County 16 times over 15 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Simsbury in Simsbury, CT is another public administration employer with 17 OSHA inspections on record and $10,612 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection: 16.7%
of violations were serious: #33,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 16 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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San Joaquin County

$10,595
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows San Joaquin County runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$10,595 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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 Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County has 16 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Joaquin County in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, San Joaquin County sits at penalty rank #578 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($10,595 assessed).

How San Joaquin County Compares

San Joaquin County's 0.38 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 well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-06-28

Last Inspection

2026-04-13

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$662

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 16 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $662 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

16.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$15,555

Current Penalty Amount

$10,595

Penalty Reduction

31.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,960 from the initial assessment of $15,555. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How San Joaquin County compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	San Joaquin County	Industry Avg
Inspections	16	3.2
Violations	6	6.4
Total Penalty	$10,595	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$662	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,595 here).

Town of Simsbury $10,612 CT City of Danville Public Works $10,622 VA Westampton Township Emergency Services (BDG) $10,500 NJ Linwood Volunteer Fire Company #1 $10,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (16 inspections here).

Oat 16 insp. San Juan, PR Buffalo City Auto Impound 16 insp. Buffalo, NY Nysdoccs Wyoming Correctional Facility 16 insp. Attica, NY U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs 16 insp. Salisbury, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Simsbury

Simsbury, CT

17 inspections $10,612

City of Danville Public Works

Danville, VA

10 inspections $10,622

Orange County Health & Family Services

Orlando, 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 San Joaquin County safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, San Joaquin County's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 6 violations across 16 inspections, including 1 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 Joaquin County have? ▼

San Joaquin County has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,595.

How many OSHA inspections has San Joaquin County had? ▼

San Joaquin County has had 16 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-28 and the most recent on 2026-04-13. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for San Joaquin County? ▼

San Joaquin County has been assessed $10,595 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,555 (a 31.9% reduction).

Does San Joaquin County have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. San Joaquin County has 1 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 Joaquin County operate in? ▼

San Joaquin County operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does San Joaquin County rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, San Joaquin County ranks #33,371 (the upper 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 San Joaquin County's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

San Joaquin County's total OSHA penalty of $10,595 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 16 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Simsbury in Simsbury, CT is a similar public administration employer with $10,612 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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