Educational Services · Los Angeles, CA
American Jewish University
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Jewish University ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.
- $3,150
- OSHA penalties
- 4
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #67,184
- of 99,447 penalized employers
American Jewish University in Los Angeles, 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: $3,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected American Jewish University 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Goucher College in Towson, MD is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,140 in current penalties.
- 2.0
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #67,184
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How American Jewish University compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average
- American Jewish Univer…
American Jewish University
$3,150 in penalties
- Educational Services avg
Educational Services industry average (per employer)
$3,025 in penalties
What this shows American Jewish University sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$3,150 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?
Each dot is one of 21 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Jewish University.
American Jewish University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger
Educational Services sector: American Jewish University is the #527 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($3,150).
How American Jewish University Compares
American Jewish University's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.
Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2011-10-18
Last Inspection
2016-01-26
Inspection Span
4 yrs
Violations / Inspection
2.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$1,575
Industry Avg / Inspection
$1,199
What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,575 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
4
Other-Than-Serious
100.0% 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
$5,675
Current Penalty Amount
$3,150
Penalty Reduction
44.5%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,525 from the initial assessment of $5,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Educational Services
How American Jewish University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | American Jewish University | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.5 |
| Violations | 4 | 5.7 |
| Total Penalty | $3,150 | $3,025 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $1,575 | $1,199 |
Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Jewish University, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,150 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services
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What to do with this record
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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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