CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at WESTBOUND HWY 4 EAST OF MCEWEN RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-09-18.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $22,500.00 is more than 6.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 March 17, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 $22,500.00 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 citation issued to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) following the Martinez inspection underscores a fundamental breakdown
This facility's $22,500 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,032.
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What OSHA violations was CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION cited for?
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,500.00. The inspection opened on 2025-09-18.
How much was CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $22,500.00 against CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in MARTINEZ, CA. Average per citation: $22,500.00.
Is CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has a risk score of 4 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $22,500.00 is above the industry average.