Educational Services · Auburn, NY

Auburn CSD Seward Elem School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Auburn CSD Seward Elem School has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

73% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Auburn CSD Seward Elem School in Auburn, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Auburn CSD Seward Elem School 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 11 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Toms River High School South in Toms River, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Auburn CSD Seward Elem School.

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Auburn CSD Seward Elem School has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

How Auburn CSD Seward Elem School Compares

Auburn CSD Seward Elem School's 3.75 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Auburn CSD Seward Elem School to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-07-13

Last Inspection

2015-08-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Auburn CSD Seward Elem School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Auburn CSD Seward Elem School Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 15 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Auburn CSD Seward Elem School, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

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What to do with this record

Use Auburn CSD Seward Elem School's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Auburn CSD Seward Elem School safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Auburn CSD Seward Elem School's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 serious violations. 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 Auburn CSD Seward Elem School have?
Auburn CSD Seward Elem School has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Auburn CSD Seward Elem School had?
Auburn CSD Seward Elem School has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-13 and the most recent on 2015-08-12. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Auburn CSD Seward Elem School?
Auburn CSD Seward Elem School has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Auburn CSD Seward Elem School have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Auburn CSD Seward Elem School has 11 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 Auburn CSD Seward Elem School operate in?
Auburn CSD Seward Elem School 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.
How does Auburn CSD Seward Elem School's safety record compare to industry average?
Auburn CSD Seward Elem School's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Toms River High School South in Toms River, NJ 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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