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San Jose Department of Transportation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Jose Department of Transportation ranks #20,887 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty20% serious
$17,170
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#20,887
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Jose Department of Transportation in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,170. 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 Jose Department of Transportation 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,887 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Livingston Police Department in Livingston, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,220 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#20,887
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Jose Department of Transportation runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$17,170 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is San Jose Department of Transportation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP FI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ENGLEWOOD POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF STONINGTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KENTON - POLICE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TOMS RIVER POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FOREST SERVICE, MALH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12INTERNAL REVENUE SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HORICON FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIMA TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PENFIELD TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RUSH TN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ULSTER TN POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SPRING MOUNTAIN NATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SOUTH CARTHAGE-POLICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYCPD 46TH PCT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FLORIDA VILL HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19RELIANCE FIRE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MANTUA TOWNSHIP FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3San Jose Department …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
San Jose Department of Transportation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Jose Department of Transportation in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, San Jose Department of Transportation ranks #392 at $17,170 current penalty.

How San Jose Department of Transportation Compares

San Jose Department of Transportation's 1.67 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 (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-01-12

Last Inspection

2026-04-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,723

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $5,723 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$41,970

Current Penalty Amount

$17,170

Penalty Reduction

59.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,800 from the initial assessment of $41,970. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How San Jose Department of Transportation compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric San Jose Department of Transportation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $17,170 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,723 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,170 here).

Livingston Police Department $17,220 NJ Seattle Fire Department $17,100 WA Township of Edison - Public Safety Center $17,100 NJ City of Seattle $17,100 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Rockaway Township Fire Department 3 insp. Rockaway, NJ Englewood Police Department 3 insp. Englewood, NJ Town of Stonington 3 insp. Stonington, ME Kenton - Police Department 3 insp. Kenton, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Livingston Police Department
Livingston, NJ
2 inspections $17,220
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Dept
Lake Worth, FL
0 inspections $0
CoreCivic - Tallahatchie County Corr. Fac.
Tutwiler, MS
0 inspections $0
Township of Edison - Public Safety Center
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $17,100
City of Seattle
Seattle, WA
22 inspections $17,100

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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 Jose Department of Transportation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, San Jose Department of Transportation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 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 Jose Department of Transportation have? ▼
San Jose Department of Transportation has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,170.
How many OSHA inspections has San Jose Department of Transportation had? ▼
San Jose Department of Transportation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-12 and the most recent on 2026-04-30. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for San Jose Department of Transportation? ▼
San Jose Department of Transportation has been assessed $17,170 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,970 (a 59.1% reduction).
Does San Jose Department of Transportation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. San Jose Department of Transportation 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 Jose Department of Transportation operate in? ▼
San Jose Department of Transportation operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does San Jose Department of Transportation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, San Jose Department of Transportation ranks #20,887 (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 Jose Department of Transportation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
San Jose Department of Transportation's total OSHA penalty of $17,170 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Livingston Police Department in Livingston, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $17,220 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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