PlainWorker
Employers › CA

Educational Services · Pasadena, CA

Art Center College of Design

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Art Center College of Design ranks #87,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$915
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#87,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $915. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Art Center College of Design 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,416 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DE in Aguadilla, PR is another educational services employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#87,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Art Center College of Design compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Art Center College of Design runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$915 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Art Center College of Design.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDUNN MIDDLE SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HOUSTON COUNTY - BUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUNY ULSTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CANYONS SCHOOL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NYSED EDUCATION BUIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TRUMANSBURG CSD BLDG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TRENTON SPECIAL SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PATERSON SD-BORRIS K…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYCDOE CHOIR ACADEMY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PHOENIX CSD PENNELLV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE COLLEGE OF NEW J…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PERRY CSD DISTRICT O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16IL STATE UNIVERSITY-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SULLIVAN CO COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CAHOKIA USD # 187 - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HAWKEYE COMMUNITY CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DE ESC MANUEL RUIZ G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SPENCER-VAN ETTEN CS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Art Center College o…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Art Center College of Design has 3 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.

Art Center College of Design in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Art Center College of Design ranks #708 at $915 current penalty.

How Art Center College of Design Compares

Art Center College of Design's 1.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-08

Last Inspection

2025-01-03

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$305

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $305 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

3

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

$1,025

Current Penalty Amount

$915

Penalty Reduction

10.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $110 from the initial assessment of $1,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Art Center College of Design compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Art Center College of Design Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $915 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $305 $1,199
View all 3,186 employers in Educational Services →

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Art Center College of Design, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($915 here).

Upr Rum $918 PR The College of New Jersey $900 NJ DE $900 PR Wa317965955 - Yakima School District #007 $900 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Dunn Middle School 3 insp. Trenton, NJ Houston County - Bus Garage 3 insp. Erin, TN TN Board of Regents - Tcat - Smyrna 3 insp. Smyrna, TN Suny Ulster 3 insp. Stone Ridge, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Upr Rum
Mayaguez, PR
8 inspections $918
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
3 inspections $910
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
3 inspections $900
Cal State Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
3 inspections $900
DE
Aguadilla, PR
8 inspections $900

Compare Art Center College of Design vs Upr Rum side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Art Center College of Design's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Art Center College of Design against Upr Rum, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Art Center College of Design's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Art Center College of Design safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Art Center College of Design's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Art Center College of Design have? ▼
Art Center College of Design has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $915.
How many OSHA inspections has Art Center College of Design had? ▼
Art Center College of Design has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-08 and the most recent on 2025-01-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Art Center College of Design? ▼
Art Center College of Design has been assessed $915 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,025 (a 10.7% reduction).
What industry does Art Center College of Design operate in? ▼
Art Center College of Design operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Art Center College of Design rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Art Center College of Design ranks #87,416 (the lower half 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 Art Center College of Design's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Art Center College of Design's total OSHA penalty of $915 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, DE in Aguadilla, PR is a similar educational services employer with $900 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.