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California State University Chico

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University Chico ranks #15,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$22,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

California State University Chico in Chico, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,500. 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 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,281 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Elizabeth Public Schools in Elizabeth, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,400 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#15,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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

in penalties

What this shows California State University Chico runs far above peers (7.4x 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

$22,500 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both3.03.033.03.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUW MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25NUESTRA ESCUELA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE SHAW UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WASHINGTON COUNTY BO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DELTA COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CLARENCE CSD HIGH SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NORTHERN VIRGINIA CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MSAD #20, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ISD 162 - BAGLEY ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9INSTITUTO TECNOLOGIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRI-CITY CUSD #1-ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RSU #2, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26WEST STREET ELEMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHARLOTTE VALLEY CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17WASHINGTON COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26SAINT AUGUSTINE'S UN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BUREAU OF INDIAN AFF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20California State Uni…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
California State University Chico has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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

Educational Services sector: California State University Chico is the #116 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($22,500).

How California State University Chico Compares

California State University Chico's 0.33 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 (7.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-04-10

Last Inspection

2014-02-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $7,500 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$22,500

Current Penalty Amount

$22,500

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 3 2.5
Violations 1 5.7
Total Penalty $22,500 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,500 $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 ($22,500 here).

DE Esc Roberto Alberty Torres $22,500 PR Elizabeth Public Schools $22,400 NJ President and Fellows of Middlebury College $22,365 VT Perth Amboy School District $22,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Uw Medical Center 3 insp. Seattle, WA Nuestra Escuela INC 3 insp. Caguas, PR The Shaw University 3 insp. Raleigh, NC Detroit Public Schools Community District - Charles L Spain Elementary Middle School 3 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

DE Esc Roberto Alberty Torres
Carolina, PR
2 inspections $22,500
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
1 inspections $7,854
K2 Solutions, Inc.
Southern Pines, NC
0 inspections $0
Elizabeth Public Schools
Elizabeth, NJ
2 inspections $22,400
President and Fellows of Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
4 inspections $22,365

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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 relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above 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 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,500.
How many OSHA inspections has California State University Chico had? ▼
California State University Chico has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-10 and the most recent on 2014-02-04. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California State University Chico? ▼
California State University Chico has been assessed $22,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does California State University Chico have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California State University Chico has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
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 #15,281 (the top quarter 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 $22,500 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Elizabeth Public Schools in Elizabeth, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $22,400 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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