Establishment profile
CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
HWY. 1, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, 93409
922140 — Correctional Institutions
Summary
CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 35 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,257 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
45% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4300 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 4070 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 4300 D | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 4300 E | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 |
| 3317 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 |
| 3235 F | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 |
| 3203 A03 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 3273 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1993 | Jul 1993 |
| 3203 A07 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 3203 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 9221 within CA. Peer group: 2,257 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2003 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,GUARD,THUMB,PAPER,BLADE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 16, 1999 | CHEST,PLATFORM,FRACTURE,TRUCK,RIB,FALL,LOST BALANCE,MOTOR VEHICLE,WORK SURFACE,AERIAL LIFT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Feb 27, 1997 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,SAW,UNGUARDED,TABLE SAW | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Dec 16, 1991 | MAINTENANCE,WORK RULES,LACERATION,TRUCK,RUN OVER,COMMUNICATION,MOTOR VEHICLE,INATTENTION,LEG | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 26, 1991 | HEAD,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,ROPE,WORK RULES,BACK,STRUCK BY,FLYING OBJECT | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-03 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-03-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-03-23 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-10-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-07-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-05 | Accident | 4 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1996-03-06 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-07-06 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-01-03 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-08-08 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-11-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONTEHACHAPI — 2 federal enforcement records
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- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MENCHINO — 2 federal enforcement records
- GEO SECURE SERVICES LLCADELANTO — 2 federal enforcement records
- CA CORRECTIONS & REHABILITATION-CA INST FOR WOMENCORONA — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS's OSHA violation history?
- CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS's safety record compare to its industry?
- CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS operates in the correctional institutions industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 7.5.