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California State University, Chico

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University, Chico ranks #73,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

California State University, Chico in Chico, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,400. 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, Chico 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,377 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, Bradley University in Peoria, IL is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#73,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 State University, Chico 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

$2,400 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 California State University, Chico.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKENTUCKY STATE UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRENTON NINTH GRADE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Adams & Associates, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DE EDUCACION ESPECIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOHN DEWEY COLLEGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEXICO ACADEMY & CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10RISING GROUND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SALT LAKE COUNTY-NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BENTON COUNTY - CAMD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSITY OF ILLINO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JERSEY CITY BOE - PS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYCDOE PS 177, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROME CCSD #2-GRADE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLEAN CSD WASHINGTON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHESAPEAKE CITY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MORRIS CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PERU CSD INTERMEDIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALDEN CSD ALDEN MIDD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EASTERN WASHINGTON U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2California State Uni…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
California State University, Chico has 2 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 State University, Chico in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, California State University, Chico ranks #585 at $2,400 current penalty.

How California State University, Chico Compares

California State University, Chico's 1.50 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

2014-10-28

Last Inspection

2024-02-02

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,200 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

$2,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

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 State University, Chico compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California State University, Chico Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $2,400 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California State University, Chico, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,400 here).

Bradley University $2,400 IL Evergreen State College the $2,400 WA Precision Manufacturing Institute $2,430 PA Medical University of South Carolina $2,430 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kentucky State University 2 insp. Frankfort, KY Trenton Ninth Grade Academy 2 insp. Trenton, NJ College of the Ozarks 2 insp. Point Lookout, MO Adams & Associates, Inc. 2 insp. Joliet, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
2 inspections $2,400
Evergreen State College the
Olympia, WA
3 inspections $2,400
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
1 inspections $0
Antique Billiard Museum
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
Achievement Learning Center
North Port, FL
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 State University, Chico safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California State University, Chico's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 State University, Chico have? ▼
California State University, Chico has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has California State University, Chico had? ▼
California State University, Chico has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-28 and the most recent on 2024-02-02. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California State University, Chico? ▼
California State University, Chico has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does California State University, Chico operate in? ▼
California State University, Chico 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 State University, Chico rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California State University, Chico ranks #73,377 (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 State University, Chico's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California State University, Chico's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 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, Bradley University in Peoria, IL is a similar educational services employer with $2,400 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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