SAN JOSE PARKS AND RECREATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SAN JOSE PARKS AND RECREATION — a public administration facility located at 1680 ALMADEN EXPWY, SAN JOSE, CA 95125 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $54,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-05-16.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $54,000.00 is more than 35.6× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 924120). 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 100th 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: 4 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 October 27, 2025 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 $54,000.00 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 $13,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for the San Jose Parks and Recreation facility reveals a profound breakdown in foundational safety management