Public Administration · San Quentin, CA
State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation ranks #321 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 4 inspections.
- $269,030
- OSHA penalties
- 26
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #321
- of 99,447 penalized employers
State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation in San Quentin, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $269,030. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #321 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CH Inc. in Council Bluffs, IA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 6.5
- violations per inspection
- 46.2%
- of violations were serious
- #321
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.5 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
- State of California, D…
State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
$269,030 in penalties
- Public Administration avg $2,606
Public Administration industry average (per employer)
$2,606 in penalties
What this shows State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation runs far above peers (103.2x 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
$269,030 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation.
State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation in the Public Administration enforcement ledger
Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation ranks #4 at $269,030 current penalty.
How State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Compares
State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation's 6.50 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 (103.2x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2015-09-15
Last Inspection
2023-08-14
Inspection Span
8 yrs
Violations / Inspection
6.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$67,258
Industry Avg / Inspection
$827
What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $67,258 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
12
Serious
46.2% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
14
Other-Than-Serious
53.8% 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
$477,880
Current Penalty Amount
$269,030
Penalty Reduction
43.7%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $208,850 from the initial assessment of $477,880. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Public Administration
How State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 3.2 |
| Violations | 26 | 6.4 |
| Total Penalty | $269,030 | $2,606 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $67,258 | $827 |
Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($269,030 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration
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What to do with this record
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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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