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San Jose Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Jose Police Department ranks #41,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,100
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#41,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Jose Police Department in San Jose, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,100. 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 Police Department 3 times across a longer 16-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,089 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metro in Portland, OR is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $8,110 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#41,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How San Jose Police Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows San Jose Police Department runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$8,100 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is San Jose Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAMESBURG FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MI DOC SAGINAW CORRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MONROE CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HOPEWELL TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INDIANA STATE PRISON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRENTON - FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. BORDER PATROL-S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S GEOLOGICAL SURVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NIAGARA TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VI SPORTS, PARKS & R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BARNEGAT FIRE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SEMPRONIUS TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NYCDOC OBCC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KEYPORT FIRE DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRETON WOODS FD BUIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EASTCHESTER TN FD ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LONGPORT FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JOHNSON COUNTY - COU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4QUEENSBURY CENTRAL V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF PITTSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30San Jose Police Depa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
San Jose Police Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: San Jose Police Department is the #686 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($8,100).

How San Jose Police Department Compares

San Jose Police Department's 0.33 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 (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-14

Last Inspection

2026-01-26

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 16 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$16,200

Current Penalty Amount

$8,100

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,100 from the initial assessment of $16,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric San Jose Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $8,100 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,100 here).

Anchorage Municipality of $8,100 AK Mansfield Township Fire Company (Building) $8,100 NJ City of Cheney $8,100 WA Metro $8,110 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jamesburg Fire Department 3 insp. Jamesburg, NJ MI Doc Saginaw Correctional Facility 3 insp. Freeland, MI Monroe City of 3 insp. Monroe, MI Hopewell Town Hall 3 insp. Canandaigua, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Anchorage Municipality of
Anchorage, AK
8 inspections $8,100
Mansfield Township Fire Company (Building)
Columbus, NJ
2 inspections $8,100
City of Cheney
Cheney, WA
4 inspections $8,100
Aliron International, Inc
Bethesda, MD
0 inspections $0
Metro
Portland, OR
4 inspections $8,110

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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 Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, San Jose Police Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Police Department have? ▼
San Jose Police Department has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,100.
How many OSHA inspections has San Jose Police Department had? ▼
San Jose Police Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-14 and the most recent on 2026-01-26. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for San Jose Police Department? ▼
San Jose Police Department has been assessed $8,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does San Jose Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. San Jose Police Department 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 Police Department operate in? ▼
San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose Police Department ranks #41,089 (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 Jose Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
San Jose Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $8,100 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metro in Portland, OR is a similar public administration employer with $8,110 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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.