Educational Services · Chatham, NY

Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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

Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. in Chatham, NY has been the subject of 2 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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Palmyra-Macedon Primary School in Palmyra, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE ESC SUP LUZ AMERICA CALDERON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UC LOS ANGELES FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VALLEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPR RECINTO DE BAYAMON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEL NORTE COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALAMO EDUCATION-ADMINISTRATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GEORGETOWN-RIDGE FARM UNIT #4-MAINTENANCE GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRENCHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RUTGERS SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEWARK CAMPUS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PATERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLOVERDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1QUEEN CITY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVID DOUGLAS SD 40, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF NEW LONDON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HAMBLEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION - RUSSELLVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RUTGERS UNIVERSITY DENTAL ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEW MEXICO JUNIOR COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. has 2 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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. Compares

Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-06

Last Inspection

2010-06-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept., both outside NY 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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. have?
Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. 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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. had?
Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-06 and the most recent on 2010-06-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept.?
Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. 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 Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. operate in?
Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept. operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611710). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Chatham CSD - Buildings and Grounds Dept.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Palmyra-Macedon Primary School in Palmyra, NY 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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