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California State University Fresno

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University Fresno ranks #14,322 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty38% serious
$23,780
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#14,322
of 99,447 penalized employers

California State University Fresno in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,780. 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 Fresno 7 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,322 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Paul Mitchell - The School Fort Myers in Fort Myers, FL is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#14,322
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.1 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 Fresno runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$23,780 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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 Fresno.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPR, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9NEWARK VALLEY CSD BU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4MALONE CSD FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6SUNY BROOME COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6SCHOOL DIST #1 SEATTLE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7DE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3UPR RECINTO DE ARECIBO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18BELFAST - CSD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26CUNY BRONX COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1UPR, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7SUNY ONEONTA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15GEORGE MASON UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SUNY GENESEO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14BALTIMORE CITY BOARD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25UNIVERSITY OF WASHIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10California State Uni…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8
California State University Fresno has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Fresno in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, California State University Fresno sits at penalty rank #107 of 856 penalized establishments ($23,780 assessed).

How California State University Fresno Compares

California State University Fresno's 1.14 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 (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2016-07-20

Last Inspection

2024-04-29

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,397

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 7 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $3,397 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$32,305

Current Penalty Amount

$23,780

Penalty Reduction

26.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,525 from the initial assessment of $32,305. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric California State University Fresno Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.5
Violations 8 5.7
Total Penalty $23,780 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,397 $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 Fresno, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,780 here).

Knowlton Township Elementary School $23,800 NJ Duke University $23,625 NC Morris Hills Regional School District $24,000 NJ Bard College $24,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Upr 7 insp. Bayamon, PR Newark Valley CSD Bus Garage 7 insp. Newark Valley, NY Suny Downstate Medical Center 7 insp. Brooklyn, NY Boston Public Schools 7 insp. Boston, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Knowlton Township Elementary School
Delaware, NJ
2 inspections $23,800
Paul Mitchell - The School Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
0 inspections $0
Univeristy Health Systems
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
The Regents of the University of California
Riverside, CA
2 inspections $23,895
Duke University
Durham, NC
2 inspections $23,625

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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 Fresno safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California State University Fresno's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 7 inspections, including 3 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 Fresno have? ▼
California State University Fresno has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,780.
How many OSHA inspections has California State University Fresno had? ▼
California State University Fresno has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-20 and the most recent on 2024-04-29. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California State University Fresno? ▼
California State University Fresno has been assessed $23,780 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,305 (a 26.4% reduction).
Does California State University Fresno have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California State University Fresno has 3 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 Fresno operate in? ▼
California State University Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno ranks #14,322 (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 Fresno's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California State University Fresno's total OSHA penalty of $23,780 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paul Mitchell - The School Fort Myers in Fort Myers, FL is a similar educational services employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.