Educational Services · Sacramento, CA
Cal State Sacramento
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cal State Sacramento has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.
- $900
- OSHA penalties
- 6
- Violations cited
- 3
- OSHA inspections
- #88,799
- of 100,495 penalized employers
Cal State Sacramento in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Cal State Sacramento 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, San Bruno Park School District in San Bruno, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.
- 2.0
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- 12%
- of penalized employers rank lower
How Cal State Sacramento compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average
- Cal State Sacramento $900
Cal State Sacramento
$900 in penalties
- Educational Services avg
Educational Services industry average (per employer)
$3,013 in penalties
What this shows Cal State Sacramento runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$900 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty
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
What the Data Says About Cal State Sacramento
The federal enforcement record for Cal State Sacramento in Sacramento, CA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.
OSHA assessed $1,740 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $900 - a 48.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $300. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average).
Inspection activity spans from 2015-11-05 to 2018-04-24, a window of roughly 2 years.
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
3
First Inspection
2015-11-05
Last Inspection
2018-04-24
Inspection Span
2 yrs
Violations / Inspection
2.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$300
Industry Avg / Inspection
$1,198
What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
6
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
$1,740
Current Penalty Amount
$900
Penalty Reduction
48.3%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $840 from the initial assessment of $1,740. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Educational Services
How Cal State Sacramento compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Cal State Sacramento | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 2.5 |
| Violations | 6 | 5.7 |
| Total Penalty | $900 | $3,013 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $300 | $1,198 |
Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cal State Sacramento safe to work at? ▼
How many OSHA violations does Cal State Sacramento have? ▼
How many OSHA inspections has Cal State Sacramento had? ▼
What is the total penalty amount for Cal State Sacramento? ▼
What industry does Cal State Sacramento operate in? ▼
How does Cal State Sacramento's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Explore PlainWorker
What to check next
Cal State Sacramento's record is one establishment in a larger pattern. Use it as a research checklist, not a verdict on the employer overall.
- See how Cal State Sacramento compares to the 3,199 other employers in Educational Services. Educational Services record
- Put this employer head-to-head with another on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
- Review the full OSHA & wage-enforcement picture for CA. CA state record
These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.
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.