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California State University los Angeles

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University los Angeles ranks #19,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty10% serious
$18,235
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#19,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

California State University los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,235. 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 los Angeles 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gateway Charter Academy - Elementary in Dallas, TX is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
10.0%
of violations were serious
#19,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 los Angeles runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$18,235 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 los Angeles.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0US DEPARTMENT OF DEF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16TUPPER LAKE CSD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7GOLDEN DOOR CHARTER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9UNION CITY SCHOOLS -…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13VERNON VERONA SHERRI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ST JOHNSVILLE CSD JR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11WATERTOWN CITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14WELLS CSD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30PULASKI CSD ELEM SCH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MADISON CSD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15PRESIDENT AND FELLOW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9GREENPORT UFSD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6FULTON CSD G RAY BOD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20CLIFTON-FINE CSD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14MADRID WADDINGTON CSD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15OSWEGO CSD FITZHUGH …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12FULTON CSD JUNIOR HI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18PINE VALLEY CSD ELEM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7California State Uni…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20
California State University los Angeles has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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 los Angeles in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, California State University los Angeles ranks #156 at $18,235 current penalty.

How California State University los Angeles Compares

California State University los Angeles's 5.00 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 (6.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-03-23

Last Inspection

2022-10-20

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,559

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $4,559 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

10.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

90.0% 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

$27,435

Current Penalty Amount

$18,235

Penalty Reduction

33.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,200 from the initial assessment of $27,435. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric California State University los Angeles Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 20 5.7
Total Penalty $18,235 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,559 $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 los Angeles, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,235 here).

Bethlehem Township School District $18,200 NJ Carlstadt Public School $18,200 NJ Hampton University $18,285 VA Case Western Reserve University $18,185 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Universidad Interamericana DE Puerto Rico 4 insp. Arecibo, PR US Department of Defense 4 insp. Columbia, SC Tupper Lake CSD 4 insp. Tupper Lake, NY Golden Door Charter School 4 insp. Jersey City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bethlehem Township School District
Asbury, NJ
2 inspections $18,200
Carlstadt Public School
Carlstadt, NJ
2 inspections $18,200
Gateway Charter Academy - Elementary
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
5 inspections $18,285
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
3 inspections $18,185

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What to do with this record

Use California State University los Angeles's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 los Angeles safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California State University los Angeles's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 los Angeles have? ▼
California State University los Angeles has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,235.
How many OSHA inspections has California State University los Angeles had? ▼
California State University los Angeles has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-23 and the most recent on 2022-10-20. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California State University los Angeles? ▼
California State University los Angeles has been assessed $18,235 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,435 (a 33.5% reduction).
Does California State University los Angeles have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California State University los Angeles has 2 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 los Angeles operate in? ▼
California State University los Angeles 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 los Angeles 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 los Angeles ranks #19,473 (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 los Angeles's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California State University los Angeles's total OSHA penalty of $18,235 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gateway Charter Academy - Elementary in Dallas, TX 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 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.