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Benicia Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benicia Unified School District ranks #73,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,375
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Benicia Unified School District in Benicia, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benicia Unified School District 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,528 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, Antique Billiard Museum in Colorado Springs, CO is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#73,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Benicia Unified School District runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$2,375 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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

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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 Benicia Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLINDENWOLD ELEMENTAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIDGEFIELD PARK SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MERCER COUNTY TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MENOMINEE AREA PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11L'ANSE CREUSE PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPRINGFIELD TECHNICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCERPORT CSD HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KENDALL CSD JR SR HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRINCE WILLIAM COUNT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW LENOX SD 122-OST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUNY AT BUFFALO OFFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIBERTY CSD HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EAST ORANGE SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE - ESCUELA CEFERIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE PAULO FREIRE CHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UPPER DEERFIELD TOWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MANCHESTER CITY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEARTLAND FAMILY SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Benicia Unified Scho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Benicia Unified School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Benicia Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Benicia Unified School District is the #588 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($2,375).

How Benicia Unified School District Compares

Benicia Unified School District'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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-12

Last Inspection

2018-02-23

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,188 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

2

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

$5,375

Current Penalty Amount

$2,375

Penalty Reduction

55.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $5,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Benicia Unified School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benicia Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $2,375 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,188 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Benicia Unified School District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,375 here).

Evergreen State College the $2,400 WA Bradley University $2,400 IL Indiana University $2,340 IN Northbay LLC $2,335 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lindenwold Elementary School No. 4 2 insp. Lindenwold, NJ Ridgefield Park School District 2 insp. Ridgefield Park, NJ Mercer County Technical Schools Assunpink Center 2 insp. Trenton, NJ Menominee Area Public Schools 2 insp. Menominee, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Antique Billiard Museum
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
Evergreen State College the
Olympia, WA
3 inspections $2,400
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
2 inspections $2,400
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
2 inspections $2,350
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
2 inspections $2,400

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What to do with this record

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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 Benicia Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benicia Unified School District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Benicia Unified School District have? ▼
Benicia Unified School District has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Benicia Unified School District had? ▼
Benicia Unified School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-12 and the most recent on 2018-02-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benicia Unified School District? ▼
Benicia Unified School District has been assessed $2,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,375 (a 55.8% reduction).
What industry does Benicia Unified School District operate in? ▼
Benicia Unified 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 Benicia Unified School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Benicia Unified School District ranks #73,528 (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 Benicia Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benicia Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $2,375 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, Antique Billiard Museum in Colorado Springs, CO 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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