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California Polytechnic State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Polytechnic State University has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$225
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,009
of 100,495 penalized employers

California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $225. 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 Polytechnic State University 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Greenville County School District in Greenville, SC is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $210 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
2%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows California Polytechnic State University runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$225 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About California Polytechnic State University

The federal enforcement record for California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 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 $225 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $225 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $113. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-01-31 to 2012-04-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-31

Last Inspection

2012-04-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$113

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $113 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

1

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

$225

Current Penalty Amount

$225

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 Polytechnic State University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Polytechnic State University Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 1 5.7
Total Penalty $225 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $113 $1,198
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is California Polytechnic State University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Polytechnic State University's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 California Polytechnic State University have? ▼
California Polytechnic State University has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $225.
How many OSHA inspections has California Polytechnic State University had? ▼
California Polytechnic State University has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-31 and the most recent on 2012-04-06. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Polytechnic State University? ▼
California Polytechnic State University has been assessed $225 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does California Polytechnic State University operate in? ▼
California Polytechnic State University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does California Polytechnic State University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Polytechnic State University's total OSHA penalty of $225 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Greenville County School District in Greenville, SC is a similar educational services employer with $210 in current penalties.

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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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