Educational Services · Camarillo, CA
California State University Channel Islands
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University Channel Islands ranks #11,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 7 inspections.
- $27,435
- OSHA penalties
- 16
- Violations cited
- 7
- OSHA inspections
- #11,879
- of 99,447 penalized employers
California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,435. 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 State University Channel Islands 7 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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 well above peers (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Focus Learning Academy in Dallas, TX is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 2.3
- violations per inspection
- 6.3%
- of violations were serious
- #11,879
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.3 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
- California State Unive…
California State University Channel Islands
$27,435 in penalties
- Educational Services avg $3,025
Educational Services industry average (per employer)
$3,025 in penalties
What this shows California State University Channel Islands runs far above peers (9.1x 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
$27,435 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 State University Channel Islands.
California State University Channel Islands in the Educational Services enforcement ledger
Educational Services sector: California State University Channel Islands is the #83 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($27,435).
How California State University Channel Islands Compares
California State University Channel Islands's 2.29 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 far above peers (9.1x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
7
First Inspection
2012-03-22
Last Inspection
2023-10-31
Inspection Span
12 yrs
Violations / Inspection
2.3
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$3,919
Industry Avg / Inspection
$1,199
What this shows 7 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $3,919 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
1
Serious
6.3% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
6
Repeat
37.5% of total
9
Other-Than-Serious
56.3% 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.
Enforcement detail
Penalty Analysis
Initial Penalty Assessed
$38,725
Current Penalty Amount
$27,435
Penalty Reduction
29.2%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,290 from the initial assessment of $38,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Educational Services
How California State University Channel Islands compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | California State University Channel Islands | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 2.5 |
| Violations | 16 | 5.7 |
| Total Penalty | $27,435 | $3,025 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $3,919 | $1,199 |
Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for California State University Channel Islands, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,435 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).
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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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