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Advanced Career Institute

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advanced Career Institute has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$30,055
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,465
of 100,495 penalized employers

Advanced Career Institute in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,055. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Advanced Career Institute 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
90%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Advanced Career Institute compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Advanced Career Institute runs far above peers (10.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$30,055 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Advanced Career Institute

The federal enforcement record for Advanced Career Institute in Fresno, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $30,055 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $30,055 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $15,028. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs far above peers (10.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-07-20 to 2024-06-11, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-07-20

Last Inspection

2024-06-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,028

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $15,028 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,055

Current Penalty Amount

$30,055

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Advanced Career Institute compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advanced Career Institute Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 5.7
Total Penalty $30,055 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,028 $1,198
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advanced Career Institute safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advanced Career Institute's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Advanced Career Institute have? ▼
Advanced Career Institute has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,055.
How many OSHA inspections has Advanced Career Institute had? ▼
Advanced Career Institute has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-07-20 and the most recent on 2024-06-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advanced Career Institute? ▼
Advanced Career Institute has been assessed $30,055 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Advanced Career Institute have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advanced Career Institute has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Advanced Career Institute operate in? ▼
Advanced Career Institute operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611519). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Advanced Career Institute's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advanced Career Institute's total OSHA penalty of $30,055 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (10.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN is a similar educational services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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