Educational Services · Turlock, CA

California State University, Stanislaus

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California State University, Stanislaus ranks #73,691 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,340
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,691
of 99,447 penalized employers

California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,340. 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, Stanislaus 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,691 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hoboken Day School in Hoboken, NJ is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#73,691
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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, Stanislaus runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$2,340 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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, Stanislaus.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPR RECINTO DE RIO P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CHICOPEE PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HOLLEY CSD BUILDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15LINDENHURST UFSD LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13VIRGINIA STATE UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UPR UTUADO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WESTERN IL UNIVERSIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WAYNE CSD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF DANBURY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MANAGEMENT & TRAININ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARION CSD TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MT BAKER SD #507, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSITY OF PITTSB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LAKE SUPERIOR STATE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ALBANY CITY SD HIGH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5California State Uni…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
California State University, Stanislaus has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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, Stanislaus in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: California State University, Stanislaus is the #590 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($2,340).

How California State University, Stanislaus Compares

California State University, Stanislaus's 1.33 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-10-30

Last Inspection

2024-10-29

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$780

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $780 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$24,840

Current Penalty Amount

$2,340

Penalty Reduction

90.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,500 from the initial assessment of $24,840. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric California State University, Stanislaus Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 4 5.7
Total Penalty $2,340 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $780 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California State University, Stanislaus, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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, Stanislaus safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, California State University, Stanislaus's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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, Stanislaus have?
California State University, Stanislaus has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,340.
How many OSHA inspections has California State University, Stanislaus had?
California State University, Stanislaus has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-30 and the most recent on 2024-10-29. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California State University, Stanislaus?
California State University, Stanislaus has been assessed $2,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,840 (a 90.6% reduction).
Does California State University, Stanislaus have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. California State University, Stanislaus has 1 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, Stanislaus operate in?
California State University, Stanislaus 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, Stanislaus 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, Stanislaus ranks #73,691 (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, Stanislaus's safety record compare to industry average?
California State University, Stanislaus's total OSHA penalty of $2,340 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hoboken Day School in Hoboken, NJ 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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