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California State University San Marcos

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University San Marcos ranks #57,510 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,635
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,510
of 99,447 penalized employers

California State University San Marcos in San Marcos, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,635. 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 San Marcos 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,510 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Indian Creek Local School District in Steubenville, OH is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#57,510
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 San Marcos runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,635 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 San Marcos.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EASTERN MENNONITE UN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOSS AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OPPOR IND CENTER OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONROE WOODBURY CSD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FINGER LAKES TECHNIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HALF HOLLOW HILLS CS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYCDOE PS 274X THE N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RAHWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCERPORT CSD CANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PORT JERVIS CSD HBE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21DRYDEN CSD CASSAVANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ST MARY'S SCHOOL FOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERRY CSD ELEM & MID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNADILLA VALLEY CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OWEN D YOUNG CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MORTON CUSD #709-HIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14California State Uni…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
California State University San Marcos has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 San Marcos in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, California State University San Marcos ranks #461 at $4,635 current penalty.

How California State University San Marcos Compares

California State University San Marcos's 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-08

Last Inspection

2023-11-01

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,318

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,318 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

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

$6,635

Current Penalty Amount

$4,635

Penalty Reduction

30.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $6,635. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric California State University San Marcos Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $4,635 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,318 $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 San Marcos, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,635 here).

Hawkeye Community College $4,725 IA Cherry Hill SD - High School East $4,750 NJ Maharishi University of Management $4,502 IA DE $4,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Upr 2 insp. Carolina, PR Eastern Mennonite University 2 insp. Harrisonburg, VA Universidad Interamericana DE Puerto Rico 2 insp. Hato Rey, PR Doss Aviation 2 insp. Pueblo, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Avance
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Music and Smart
Newport Beach, CA
0 inspections $0
Indian Creek Local School District
Steubenville, OH
0 inspections $0
DuVall ' s School of Cosmetology
Bedford, TX
0 inspections $0
Fairfield Suisun Unified School District
Fairfield, CA
3 inspections $4,550

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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 San Marcos safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California State University San Marcos's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. 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 San Marcos have? ▼
California State University San Marcos has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,635.
How many OSHA inspections has California State University San Marcos had? ▼
California State University San Marcos has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-08 and the most recent on 2023-11-01. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California State University San Marcos? ▼
California State University San Marcos has been assessed $4,635 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,635 (a 30.1% reduction).
What industry does California State University San Marcos operate in? ▼
California State University San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos ranks #57,510 (the lower half 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 San Marcos's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California State University San Marcos's total OSHA penalty of $4,635 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Indian Creek Local School District in Steubenville, OH 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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