Educational Services · Aurora, IL

Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

17% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School in Aurora, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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, Corinth CSD Bus Garage in Corinth, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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.

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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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School.

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Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School Compares

Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-21

Last Inspection

2012-04-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 6 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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons 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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School have?
Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School had?
Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-21 and the most recent on 2012-04-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School?
Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School 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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School operate in?
Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons 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 Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School's safety record compare to industry average?
Aurora East Public SCH District 131-Simmons School's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Corinth CSD Bus Garage in Corinth, NY 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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