CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION — a correctional institutions facility located at 7717 EDGEWATER DRIVE STE. 200, OAKLAND, CA 94621 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-07-18.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $37,800.00 is more than 24.9× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 922140). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 16, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 29, 2026. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $18,900.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for this facility reveals a fundamental breakdown in institutional safety management, characterized by high-
This facility's $37,800 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 922140 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,487.
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What OSHA violations was CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION cited for?
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,800.00. The inspection opened on 2025-07-18.
How much was CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $37,800.00 against CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION in OAKLAND, CA. Average per citation: $18,900.00.
Is CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION has a risk score of 8 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Correctional Institutions facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $37,800.00 is above the industry average.