Tier 5 Standard

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

📍 1961 COYOTE POINT DRIVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401🏭 Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (NAICS 921140)📅 2022-02-08
$21,935.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
440
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO — a executive and legislative offices, combined facility located at 1961 COYOTE POINT DRIVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,935.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-02-08.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,935.00 is more than 14.4× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 921140). 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 98th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 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 July 18, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 4 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 cumulative penalty of $21,935.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $5,483.75 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for the County of San Mateo’s Coyote Point operations reveals a systemic breakdown in mechanical

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $21,935 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 921140 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,172.

$7,172
State Avg
$21,935
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
OSHA Std. 3314(G)(2)(A)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $280.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 18, 2022Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3314(L)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $280.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 18, 2022Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 4311(C)
Serious
Penalty: $3,375.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 18, 2022Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3314(C)
Serious
Penalty: $18,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 18, 2022Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in SAN MATEO, CA (Broader Sector)

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO (This Facility)
$21.9K
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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SHERIFF'S DEPT.
$1.8K
5 cit.
SAN MATEO COUNTY
$600
9 cit.
CA TRANSPORTATION
$300
2 cit.
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$838.8K
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$638.7K
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$28.4K
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EMPNC, INC.
$24.8K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was COUNTY OF SAN MATEO cited for?

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO received 4 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,935.00. The inspection opened on 2022-02-08.

How much was COUNTY OF SAN MATEO fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,935.00 against COUNTY OF SAN MATEO in SAN MATEO, CA. Average per citation: $5,483.75.

Is COUNTY OF SAN MATEO a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO has a risk score of 6 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 Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $21,935.00 is above the industry average.