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California State University Long Beach

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University Long Beach has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$675
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

California State University Long Beach in Long Beach, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $675. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Long Beach 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Uc Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $655 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
9%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

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 Long Beach runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$675 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 State University Long Beach

The federal enforcement record for California State University Long Beach in Long Beach, CA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.75 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 $1,870 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $675 - a 63.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $169. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-01-04 to 2016-05-03, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-01-04

Last Inspection

2016-05-03

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$169

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $169 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

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

$1,870

Current Penalty Amount

$675

Penalty Reduction

63.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$675

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,195 from the initial assessment of $1,870. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How California State University Long Beach compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California State University Long Beach Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $675 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $169 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
5 inspections $670
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
2 inspections $688
Town of Simsbury Public Schools
Simsbury, CT
2 inspections $660
Nevada Joint Union High School District
Grass Valley, CA
2 inspections $655
Uc Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
2 inspections $655

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is California State University Long Beach safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California State University Long Beach's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 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 Long Beach have? ▼
California State University Long Beach has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $675.
How many OSHA inspections has California State University Long Beach had? ▼
California State University Long Beach has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-04 and the most recent on 2016-05-03. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California State University Long Beach? ▼
California State University Long Beach has been assessed $675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,870 (a 63.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has California State University Long Beach been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against California State University Long Beach, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does California State University Long Beach operate in? ▼
California State University Long Beach 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.
What should I do if California State University Long Beach owes me wages? ▼
If you believe California State University Long Beach owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does California State University Long Beach's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California State University Long Beach's total OSHA penalty of $675 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Uc Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA is a similar educational services employer with $655 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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