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Educational Services · Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley Union High School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Antelope Valley Union High School District ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Antelope Valley Union High School District in Lancaster, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Antelope Valley Union High School District 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Bene-Fit Fitness & Recreation Consulting, Inc in Kansas City, MO is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Antelope Valley Union High School District runs far above peers (6.9x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Antelope Valley Union High School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PUYALLUP SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RSU 22, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUNY SCHENECTADY COU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13COLLIERVILLE SCHOOLS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LONGWOOD CSD LONGWOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DYER COUNTY SCHOOLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALEXANDRIA CSD AGRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYCDOE IS 171, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0STARPOINT CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FORT EDWARD UFSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF SAHUARITA, P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PATERSON SD-JOHN F. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLEAN CSD IVERS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PINELANDS REGIONAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAST PEORIA HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RAMAPO CSD SUFFERN HS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNIVERSITY OF TENNES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PALMYRA-MACEDON MIDD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Antelope Valley Unio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Antelope Valley Union High School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Antelope Valley Union High School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Antelope Valley Union High School District is the #130 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($21,000).

How Antelope Valley Union High School District Compares

Antelope Valley Union High School District's 1.50 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 runs far above peers (6.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-25

Last Inspection

2022-08-19

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $10,500 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$23,750

Current Penalty Amount

$21,000

Penalty Reduction

11.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,750 from the initial assessment of $23,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Antelope Valley Union High School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Antelope Valley Union High School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $21,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,500 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Antelope Valley Union High School District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,000 here).

Township of Pequannock Board of Education $21,000 NJ Paterson Public Schools $21,000 NJ Ocean County Vocational Technical School District $21,000 NJ Mid-Pacific Institute $21,105 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Caribbean University INC Recinto Bayamon 2 insp. Bayamon, PR Puyallup School Dist #3 2 insp. Puyallup, WA Rsu 22 2 insp. Winterport, ME Suny Schenectady County Community College 2 insp. Schenectady, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Pequannock Board of Education
Pompton Plains, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Paterson Public Schools
Paterson, NJ
5 inspections $21,000
Ocean County Vocational Technical School District
Brick, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Bene-Fit Fitness & Recreation Consulting, Inc
Kansas City, MO
0 inspections $0
S.P.I.C.C.
Pago Pago, AS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Antelope Valley Union High School District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Antelope Valley Union High School District against Township of Pequannock Board of Education, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antelope Valley Union High School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Antelope Valley Union High School District's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Antelope Valley Union High School District have? ▼
Antelope Valley Union High School District has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Antelope Valley Union High School District had? ▼
Antelope Valley Union High School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-25 and the most recent on 2022-08-19. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Antelope Valley Union High School District? ▼
Antelope Valley Union High School District has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,750 (a 11.6% reduction).
Does Antelope Valley Union High School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Antelope Valley Union High School District has 1 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 Antelope Valley Union High School District operate in? ▼
Antelope Valley Union High School District operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Antelope Valley Union High School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Antelope Valley Union High School District ranks #16,622 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Antelope Valley Union High School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Antelope Valley Union High School District's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (6.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bene-Fit Fitness & Recreation Consulting, Inc in Kansas City, MO is a similar educational services employer with $0 in current penalties.
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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