Educational Services · Cato, NY

Cato-Meridian CSD District Office

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cato-Meridian CSD District Office has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

100% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Cato-Meridian CSD District Office in Cato, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cato-Meridian CSD District Office 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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, University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Cato-Meridian CSD District Office.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0020.741.562.283.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDUNN MIDDLE SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16PACIFICA SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HOUSTON COUNTY - BUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CANYONS SCHOOL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TRENTON SPECIAL SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PATERSON SD-BORRIS K…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THE COLLEGE OF NEW J…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1IL STATE UNIVERSITY-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CAHOKIA USD # 187 - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HAWKEYE COMMUNITY CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DE ESC MANUEL RUIZ G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LA HABRA CITY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RIPON UNIFIED SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DE ESC PETRA ROMAN V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAL STATE SACRAMENTO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4COLORADO HEIGHTS UNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15RSU 16, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 79Cato-Meridian CSD Di…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Cato-Meridian CSD District Office has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

How Cato-Meridian CSD District Office Compares

Cato-Meridian CSD District Office's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Cato-Meridian CSD District Office to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-02-08

Last Inspection

2015-12-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Cato-Meridian CSD District Office compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cato-Meridian CSD District Office Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cato-Meridian CSD District Office, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

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What to do with this record

Use Cato-Meridian CSD District Office'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 Cato-Meridian CSD District Office safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cato-Meridian CSD District Office's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Cato-Meridian CSD District Office have?
Cato-Meridian CSD District Office has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Cato-Meridian CSD District Office had?
Cato-Meridian CSD District Office has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-08 and the most recent on 2015-12-08. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cato-Meridian CSD District Office?
Cato-Meridian CSD District Office has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cato-Meridian CSD District Office have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cato-Meridian CSD District Office 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 Cato-Meridian CSD District Office operate in?
Cato-Meridian CSD District Office operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Cato-Meridian CSD District Office's safety record compare to industry average?
Cato-Meridian CSD District Office's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ 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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