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Educational Services · Fresno, CA

Central Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Unified School District ranks #12,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty11% serious
$27,110
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#12,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central Unified School District in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,110. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Unified School District 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Boris Kroll School in Paterson, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,000 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
11.1%
of violations were serious
#12,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 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 Central Unified School District runs far above peers (9.0x 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

$27,110 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Central Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBROCKTON PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ROWAN UNIVERSITY SCH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11THREE VILLAGE CSD WA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17NEWARK CSD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28OSWEGO CSD LEIGHTON …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5HAMPTON UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23CALVERT COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22DE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6RSU 22, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0OSWEGO CSD RED BARN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0AEP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ALEXANDRIA CSD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22Central Unified Scho…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
Central Unified School District has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Central Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Central Unified School District is the #85 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($27,110).

How Central Unified School District Compares

Central Unified School District's 1.80 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 far above peers (9.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-07-18

Last Inspection

2024-05-24

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,422

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $5,422 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

11.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$27,110

Current Penalty Amount

$27,110

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Central Unified School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $27,110 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,422 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central Unified School District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,110 here).

DE Escuela Libre DE Musica $27,200 PR Boris Kroll School $27,000 NJ DE $26,875 PR Rahway High School $26,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Brockton Public Schools 5 insp. Brockton, MA TN Board of Regents - Tcat - Pulaski 5 insp. Pulaski, TN Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine 5 insp. Stratford, NJ Three Village CSD Ward Melville HS 5 insp. E Setauket, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Career Colleges of America - South Gate
South Gate, CA
0 inspections $0
DE Escuela Libre DE Musica
Hato Rey, PR
2 inspections $27,200
Boris Kroll School
Paterson, NJ
2 inspections $27,000
Alliance Tractor Trailer Training Centers
Hendersonville, NC
0 inspections $0
DE
Caguas, PR
21 inspections $26,875

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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 Central Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Unified School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 1 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 Central Unified School District have? ▼
Central Unified School District has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,110.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Unified School District had? ▼
Central Unified School District has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-18 and the most recent on 2024-05-24. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Unified School District? ▼
Central Unified School District has been assessed $27,110 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Central Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Unified School District 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 Central Unified School District operate in? ▼
Central Unified School District 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.
Where does Central Unified School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Unified School District ranks #12,047 (the top quarter 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 Central Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $27,110 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (9.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Boris Kroll School in Paterson, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $27,000 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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