Educational Services · Northridge, CA
California State University Northridge
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University Northridge ranks #24,414 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.
- $14,830
- OSHA penalties
- 11
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #24,414
- of 99,447 penalized employers
California State University Northridge in Northridge, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,830. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 32 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Northridge 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,414 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 $56,466 in back wages owed to 32 affected workers. For comparison, Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, NM is another educational services employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 2.8
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #24,414
- of 99,447 penalized employers
- $56,466
- in back wages recovered
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
- F Wage & hour compliance: $56K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($56K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
How this employer compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average
- California State Unive…
California State University Northridge
$14,830 in penalties
- Educational Services avg $3,025
Educational Services industry average (per employer)
$3,025 in penalties
What this shows California State University Northridge runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$14,830 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Northridge.
California State University Northridge in the Educational Services enforcement ledger
In Educational Services, California State University Northridge sits at penalty rank #197 of 856 penalized establishments ($14,830 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, California State University Northridge ranks #55 among 478 Educational Services employers with WHD recoveries ($56,466).
Combined federal exposure here: $14,830 OSHA penalties plus $56,466 WHD back wages (79.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).
How California State University Northridge Compares
California State University Northridge's 2.75 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 well above peers (4.9x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2016-06-17
Last Inspection
2021-07-12
Inspection Span
5 yrs
Violations / Inspection
2.8
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$3,708
Industry Avg / Inspection
$1,199
What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $3,708 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
2
Repeat
18.2% of total
9
Other-Than-Serious
81.8% 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
$14,830
Current Penalty Amount
$14,830
Penalty Reduction
None
Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)
$71,296
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Wage & Hour Findings
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that California State University Northridge owed $56,466 in back wages to 32 employees across 1 case and 32 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.
Industry Safety Context: Educational Services
How California State University Northridge compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | California State University Northridge | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 2.5 |
| Violations | 11 | 5.7 |
| Total Penalty | $14,830 | $3,025 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $3,708 | $1,199 |
Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for California State University Northridge, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,830 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
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- California State University Northridge also carries $56,466 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works
Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.
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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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