U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Palo Alto Health Care System Safety Record
Palo Alto, CA · Health Care & Social Assistance
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 12/05/2023
According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California has 25 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2012 to 2023.
About This Safety Record
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the health care & social assistance industry, this places U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Palo Alto Health Care System among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
16 of the 25 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
All-time record: 25 violations, $0 in penalties across 7 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
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Workers' Compensation in California
Workers injured on the job in California may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, lost wages, vocational rehabilitation, supplemental job displacement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 30 days; employer must provide claim form within 1 day
- Statute: Cal. Labor Code §§ 3200-6002
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in California, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Palo Alto Health Care System in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2023 | Planned? | Palo Alto, CA | 2 | $0 |
| 06/09/2022 | Planned? | Palo Alto, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/14/2016 | Complaint? | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 06/16/2015 | Complaint? | Palo Alto, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/05/2013 | Complaint? | Palo Alto, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/21/2013 | Complaint? | Palo Alto, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/10/2012 | Planned? | Palo Alto, CA | 22 | $0 |
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