Establishment profile
CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY
HWY 1, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, 93409
922140 — Correctional Institutions
Summary
CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $1,200 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 2,252 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 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-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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
67% 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 · $1,200 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3328 B | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 |
| 4307 B01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 |
| 3203 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 |
| 3272 D | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 |
| 3328 G | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1992 | Jul 1992 |
| 3203 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1992 | Jul 1992 |
| 3328 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1992 | Jul 1992 |
| 29 CFR 3440.041 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
| 5097 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 5144 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1991 | Jan 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: 2,252 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-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY. 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-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2003 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,SAW | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 19, 1997 | FRACTURE,WORK RULES,SLIP,WALKING SURFACE,FALL,SLIPPERY SURFACE,ARM,HOUSEKEEPING,COMMUNICATION,WARNING SIGN | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 30, 1992 | GARBAGE TRUCK,AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,SLIP,CAUGHT BETWEEN,MANUAL MAT HANDLING,HAND | 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 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY. 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-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY. 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-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY. 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-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-21 | Accident | 2 | — | $1,200 | |
| 1997-06-30 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-28 | Accident | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-07-09 | Accident | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-06-03 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-05-22 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-11-27 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-04 | 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 STATE PRISON CORCORANCORCORAN — 2 federal enforcement records
- SALINAS VALLEY STATE PRISONSOLEDAD — 2 federal enforcement records
- 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-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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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- What is CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY's OSHA violation history?
- CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $1,200 in total penalties.
- How does CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY's safety record compare to its industry?
- CA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS-CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY operates in the correctional institutions industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 7.5.