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El Centro Elementary School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), El Centro Elementary School District ranks #83,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,210
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

El Centro Elementary School District in El Centro, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,210. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected El Centro Elementary School District 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,999 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Peralta Comm. Coll. Dist.-Merritt Coll Sci. Annex in Alameda, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,200 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#83,999
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 El Centro Elementary School District runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,210 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST ORANGE PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CLIFTON E LAWRENCE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAGLE POINT SD 9, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TN EDUCATION - YORK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MSAD 27, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PATERSON PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUNY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MORAVIA CSD ELEM SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY CSD ADMIN BLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HARDIN CO. CUSD #1 K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTH WILDWOOD MARGA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COPPER HILL ELEMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WASHINGTON COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTH PORTLAND SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARION COUNTY EDUCAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRISTOL COMMUNITY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6El Centro Elementary…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
El Centro Elementary School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

El Centro Elementary School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, El Centro Elementary School District sits at penalty rank #669 of 856 penalized establishments ($1,210 assessed).

How El Centro Elementary School District Compares

El Centro Elementary School District's 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-01

Last Inspection

2023-09-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$605

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $605 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,210

Current Penalty Amount

$1,210

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How El Centro Elementary School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric El Centro Elementary School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 5.7
Total Penalty $1,210 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $605 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,210 here).

Southeast Career and Technical Academy $1,200 NV Richland County School District One $1,200 SC Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School $1,200 VT City of Waterbury Public Schools $1,190 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

West Orange Public Schools 2 insp. West Orange, NJ Clifton E Lawrence School 2 insp. Sussex, NJ Eagle Point SD 9 2 insp. Eagle Point, OR TN Education - York Institute 2 insp. Jamestown, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

International Education Corporation
Irvine, CA
0 inspections $0
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Southeast Career and Technical Academy
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $1,200
Osbaldo Jauregui Racing Stables
Castro Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
Peralta Comm. Coll. Dist.-Merritt Coll Sci. Annex
Alameda, CA
2 inspections $1,200

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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 El Centro Elementary School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, El Centro Elementary School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. 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 El Centro Elementary School District have? ▼
El Centro Elementary School District has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,210.
How many OSHA inspections has El Centro Elementary School District had? ▼
El Centro Elementary School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-01 and the most recent on 2023-09-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for El Centro Elementary School District? ▼
El Centro Elementary School District has been assessed $1,210 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does El Centro Elementary School District operate in? ▼
El Centro Elementary 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 El Centro Elementary School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, El Centro Elementary School District ranks #83,999 (the lower half 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 El Centro Elementary School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
El Centro Elementary School District's total OSHA penalty of $1,210 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, Peralta Comm. Coll. Dist.-Merritt Coll Sci. Annex in Alameda, CA is a similar educational services employer with $1,200 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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