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Career College of Northern Nevada

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Career College of Northern Nevada has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,200
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#67,551
of 100,495 penalized employers

Career College of Northern Nevada in Sparks, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Career College of Northern Nevada 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Albuquerque Public Schools in Albuquerque, NM is another educational services employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $3,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
33%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Career College of Northern Nevada sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$3,200 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Career College of Northern Nevada

The federal enforcement record for Career College of Northern Nevada in Sparks, NV includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $3,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,200 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,067. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-06-25 to 2016-04-06, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-25

Last Inspection

2016-04-06

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,067

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,067 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$3,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Career College of Northern Nevada compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Career College of Northern Nevada Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $3,200 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,067 $1,198
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Career College of Northern Nevada safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Career College of Northern Nevada's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 Career College of Northern Nevada have? ▼
Career College of Northern Nevada has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Career College of Northern Nevada had? ▼
Career College of Northern Nevada has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-25 and the most recent on 2016-04-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Career College of Northern Nevada? ▼
Career College of Northern Nevada has been assessed $3,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Career College of Northern Nevada have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Career College of Northern Nevada 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 Career College of Northern Nevada operate in? ▼
Career College of Northern Nevada operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611519). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Career College of Northern Nevada's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Career College of Northern Nevada's total OSHA penalty of $3,200 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Albuquerque Public Schools in Albuquerque, NM is a similar educational services employer with $3,200 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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