Educational Services · Star Lake, NY

Clifton-Fine CSD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clifton-Fine CSD has a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

64% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections

Clifton-Fine CSD in Star Lake, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 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 Clifton-Fine CSD 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 9 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 (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Crucible in Oakland, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Clifton-Fine CSD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0019.438.858.277.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORWICH UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10OCEANSIDE UNIFIED SC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MANHATTAN BEACH UNIF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PINELANDS REGIONAL S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 74DE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3REYNOLDS SD 7, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WORCESTER STATE UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WORCESTER POLYTECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MINNESOTA STATE ACAD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12BURLINGTON SCHOOL DI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12RAHWAY HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ATLANTIC COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15NORTHWESTERN UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17CITY OF NORFOLK, NOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20Clifton-Fine CSD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14
Clifton-Fine CSD has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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 Clifton-Fine CSD Compares

Clifton-Fine CSD's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-11-06

Last Inspection

2022-06-01

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

35.7% 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 Clifton-Fine CSD compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clifton-Fine CSD Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 14 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 Clifton-Fine CSD, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

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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 Clifton-Fine CSD safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Clifton-Fine CSD's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Clifton-Fine CSD have?
Clifton-Fine CSD has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Clifton-Fine CSD had?
Clifton-Fine CSD has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-06 and the most recent on 2022-06-01. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clifton-Fine CSD?
Clifton-Fine CSD has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Clifton-Fine CSD have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Clifton-Fine CSD has 9 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 Clifton-Fine CSD operate in?
Clifton-Fine CSD 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 Clifton-Fine CSD's safety record compare to industry average?
Clifton-Fine CSD's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Crucible in Oakland, CA 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.