Establishment profile
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
3990 ZANKER ROAD, SAN JOSE, CA, 95134
485111 — Mixed Mode Transit Systems
EIN 922186907
Summary
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $18,470 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 254 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 15 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $18,470 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203(A)(7) | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 |
| 3205(C)(6)(A) | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 3205(C)(3)(B) | 1 | 1 | $850 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 3205(C)(8)(C) | 1 | 1 | $850 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $800 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| 3362 A | 1 | 1 | $800 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 |
| 3205(C) | 1 | 1 | $795 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| 3395(I)(1) | 1 | 1 | $635 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| 3205(C)(7)(A) | 1 | 1 | $540 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 3380 E | 1 | 1 | $225 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 5144 G02 B | 1 | 1 | $225 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 5194 G08 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 3328 G | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 5144 H02 A | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 5144 I05 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
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 4851 within CA. Peer group: 254 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 636 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | Infectious DiseaseFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Dec 13, 2020 | Infectious Disease | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Infectious DiseaseFatality | 1 | — | 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 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 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 SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. 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 SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY VTA CERONE BUS YARD, BLDG. F · SAN JOSE, CA, 95134 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of TransportationSANTA CLARA VALLEY ANNUAL PASSEScontract · Last action 2011-03-31$19,200
- General Services AdministrationAUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIRScontract · Last action 2024-06-10$10,951
- Department of TransportationNEW PURCHASE ORDER FOR SANTA CLARA FY12contract · Last action 2013-05-21$7,200
- Department of TransportationINCREASE FUNDING TO SANTA CLARA DTOS59-07-P-00019contract · Last action 2012-05-18$6,600
- Department of TransportationIGF::OT::IGF OTHER FUNCTIONS FY15/SANTA CLARA VALLY TRANS/ $6800contract · Last action 2016-01-08$5,508
- Department of TransportationIGF::CL::IGFcontract · Last action 2014-01-14$5,508
- Department of TransportationIGF::OT::IGF VIRTUAL FARE MEDIAcontract · Last action 2013-01-28$5,049
- General Services AdministrationAUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIRS-G32-0337N-07contract · Last action 2021-03-01$4,412
- General Services AdministrationAUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIRS-G32-0338N-04 NEWFLYER BUScontract · Last action 2020-10-27$4,168
- General Services AdministrationAUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIRS-G32-0336N-03contract · Last action 2020-09-11$2,610
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 423860 - TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE) MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2024-06-10. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-02 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | — | $1,430 | |
| 2021-01-05 | Accident | 4 | 2 | $7,640 | |
| 2020-09-02 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | |
| 2016-07-28 | Accident | 1 | — | $800 | |
| 2013-11-15 | Complaint | 1 | — | $800 | |
| 2010-04-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-11-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-11-19 | Complaint | 6 | — | $1,050 | |
| 1997-08-04 | 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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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY's OSHA violation history?
- SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $18,470 in total penalties.
- How does SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY operates in the mixed mode transit systems industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.1. SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY's self-reported DART rate is 0.6 compared to an industry average of 4.7.
- Has SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.