VA MEDICAL CENTER - PALO ALTO
3801 MIRANDA AVE., PALO ALTO, CA 94304 · NAICS 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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Inspection records
Jul 10, 2007#310359641Jul 10, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310359641$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310359641
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 7, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 33,241
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1960.8 Agency Responsibilities OSHA citation code: 19600008 A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 2 | 24 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 K01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - |
Feb 18, 2004#307103986Feb 18, 2004Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#307103986$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307103986
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 18, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 2004
- Closed
- Feb 24, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Sep 2, 1999#301324893Sep 2, 1999Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#301324893$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301324893
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 2, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 2, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3801 Miranda Ave., Bldg. 101, Left At Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Sep 30, 1998#109499723Sep 30, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109499723$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109499723
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 30, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 1, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 53
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3801 Miranda Ave., Bldg. 101, Left At Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Feb 28, 1996#110620416Feb 28, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#110620416$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110620416
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 29, 1996
- Closed
- Mar 29, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 D04 IIIB1 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 19101450 E03 I | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1996 | - | - |
Dec 1, 1993#110565744Dec 1, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#110565744$084 viol.84 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110565744
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 1, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 19, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Federal
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 84
- Violation Types
- 73 serious, 2 repeat, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Industry
- 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 84 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 3 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A06 | Serious | 1 | 900 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C03 V | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 2 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D06 IV | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 C | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 84 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
6 inspections, 1993 to 2007. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Hospitals, 7,206 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: general medical and surgical hospitals reported 5.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 0.5%; NAICS 6221 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source