Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT had?

Accepted Answer

SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT has been inspected 14 times by OSHA between Jul 18, 1990 and Sep 10, 2025, with 22 violations and $66,720 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does California's OSHA program differ from federal OSHA?

Accepted Answer

California operates Cal/OSHA (the Division of Occupational Safety and Health), an OSHA-approved state plan that covers both private and public sector workers. Cal/OSHA standards must be at least as effective as federal standards, and in many cases California has adopted more protective requirements. Cal/OSHA conducts its own inspections and sets its own penalty amounts, which may differ from federal OSHA.

Question 3

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 4

What is an Other-than-Serious violation?

Accepted Answer

An Other-than-Serious violation is cited when a hazard exists that could cause injury or illness but would not likely result in death or serious physical harm. These violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation for 2025, though penalties are discretionary and may be reduced to zero. Common examples include recordkeeping deficiencies and posting requirements.

Question 5

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Question 6

What triggers an OSHA accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

In the DOL OSHA enforcement data, an accident inspection is an inspection record tied to a reported workplace incident. Employers must report any work-related fatality within 8 hours and any in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. An accident inspection reflects that OSHA opened an inspection in response to an incident report, not that fault has already been determined.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
3362General Requirements	3	$0
3203Injury and Illness Prevention Program	2	$0
3272Aisles, Walkways, and Crawlways	2	$0
3273Working Area	2	$0
3203(A)(4)	2	$22,920
3328Machinery and Equipment	1	$0
5142Mechanically Driven Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems to Provide Minimum Building Ventilation	1	$0
5143General Requirements of Mechanical Ventilation Systems	1	$0
5194Hazard Communication	1	$0
6151Portable Fire Extinguishers	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348494790	Sep 10, 2025	Accident	Partial	0	$0
#348454612	Aug 21, 2025	Fatality/Catastrophe	Partial	2	$40,500
#347634669	Jul 22, 2024	Accident	Partial	0	$0
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