Side-by-side comparison of OSHA enforcement records for California and Texas, as reported to the U.S. Department of Labor.
| Metric | California | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Inspections | 374,360 | 256,951 |
| Total Violations | 682,782 | 547,277 |
| Total Penalties | $596,868,708 | $465,510,262 |
| Establishments | 262,325 | 173,384 |
| Violations per Inspection | 1.82 | 2.13 |
| Avg Penalty per Penalized Violation | $979 | $947 |
| OSHA Jurisdiction | State Plan | Federal OSHA |
| Industry | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Specialty Trade Contractors(238) | 32,358 |
| Construction of Buildings(236) | 21,525 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction(237) | 11,392 |
| Administrative and Support Services(561) | 10,748 |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry(115) | 8,615 |
| Industry | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Specialty Trade Contractors(238) | 40,821 |
| Construction of Buildings(236) | 10,463 |
| Type | California | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | 138,801 | 280,607 |
| Willful | 1,006 | 3,410 |
| Repeat | 5,557 | 9,731 |
| Other | 536,926 | 253,064 |
Violation types as classified by OSHA per Section 17 of the OSH Act (29 U.S.C. 666). Penalties shown in parentheses.
| # | California | Penalties | Texas | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEVRON U.S.A., INC. | $1,739,381 | BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $36,169,000 |
| 2 | LOCKHEED AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS CO. | $1,500,420 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY,HOUSTON CHEMICAL COMPLEX | $4,018,998 |
| 3 | TOTAL SAFETY U.S., INC. | $988,000 | ARCO CHEMICAL CO |
This comparison uses OSHA enforcement records for California (CA) and Texas (TX) as reported to the U.S. Department of Labor. Inspection and violation totals aggregate all records in the enforcement database. Average penalty is calculated only for violations with a current penalty greater than $0. Violation rate is total violations divided by total inspections. Industry codes use the NAICS classification at the 3-digit subsector level as reported in OSHA inspection records. Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor via the DOL public data API.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction(237) | 4,321 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing(332) | 4,173 |
| Support Activities for Mining(213) | 3,661 |
NAICS codes shown at the 3-digit subsector level. Top 5 per state by inspection count.
| 9,961 |
| 4 | 342 AReporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries | 9,739 | 1910.1200Hazard Communication | 8,425 |
| 5 | 1509 AInjury and Illness Prevention Program | 9,210 | 1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | 6,679 |
| $3,481,300 |
| 4 | PARTER MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC | $838,800 | UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION | $1,507,250 |
| 5 | TESLA, INC. | $698,280 | CES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | $1,486,000 |
