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Educational Services · Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum ranks #77,008 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
$1,975
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum 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: $1,975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,008 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 Esc Pedro Falu Orellano in Rio Grande, PR is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#77,008
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.

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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 California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,975 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPHILLIPSBURG MIDDLE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CARROLL COUNTY BOARD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14AUBURN CSD CAYUGA HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ODESSA MONTOUR CSD B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ISLAND TREES SD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BUREAU OF INDIAN EDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DE ESC ANTONIO S PED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SANDY CREEK CSD BUS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COBB CHILDRENS LEARN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THOMAS B CONLEY SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. COAST GUARD ACA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PONTIFICIA UNIVERSID…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH SENECA CSD MID…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HADLEY-LUZERNE CSD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1California Institute…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum 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.

California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum is the #620 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($1,975).

How California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum Compares

California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum'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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-02-16

Last Inspection

2025-03-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$658

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $658 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

$1,975

Current Penalty Amount

$1,975

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $1,975 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $658 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,975 here).

J P Case Middle School $2,000 NJ Francis a Desmares School $2,000 NJ DE Esc Pedro Falu Orellano $2,000 PR DE $2,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Phillipsburg Middle School 3 insp. Phillipsburg, NJ Carroll County Board of Education - Technical Center 3 insp. Huntingdon, TN Auburn CSD Cayuga Home for Children 3 insp. Auburn, NY Odessa Montour CSD Bus Garage 3 insp. Odessa, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

EEG, Inc.
Chandler, AZ
0 inspections $0
J P Case Middle School
Flemington, NJ
2 inspections $2,000
Francis a Desmares School
Flemington, NJ
2 inspections $2,000
DE Esc Pedro Falu Orellano
Rio Grande, PR
2 inspections $2,000
Fox Creek Junior High School
Bullhead City, AZ
0 inspections $0

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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 California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum'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 California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum have? ▼
California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,975.
How many OSHA inspections has California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum had? ▼
California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-16 and the most recent on 2025-03-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum? ▼
California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum has been assessed $1,975 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum operate in? ▼
California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum 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 California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum ranks #77,008 (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 California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Institute of Technology - the Athenaeum's total OSHA penalty of $1,975 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 Esc Pedro Falu Orellano in Rio Grande, PR is a similar educational services employer with $2,000 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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