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Educational Services · Escondido, CA

Escondido Union School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Escondido Union School District ranks #14,010 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$24,150
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,010
of 99,447 penalized employers

Escondido Union School District in Escondido, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Escondido Union School District 2 times across a longer 16-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,010 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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, Morris Hills Regional School District in Rockaway Borough, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#14,010
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Escondido Union School District runs far above peers (8.0x 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

$24,150 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Escondido Union School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW JERSEY CITY UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WEST ISLIP SD WEST I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH MERRICK UFSD B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ECMC AT BUFFALO CITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CHENANGO VALLEY CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTH GLENS FALLS HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HARRISVILLE CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TUXEDO TN REC DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HAUPPAUGE PUBLIC SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COBLESKILL-RICHMONDV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HEARTLAND COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DE ESC ROSA E MOLINARI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHAMPTON UFSD SOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CAPE MAY CITY ELEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LUNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MANCHESTER REGIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW JERSEY CITY UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNCOMMON CROWN HEIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Escondido Union Scho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Escondido Union School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Escondido Union School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Escondido Union School District is the #100 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($24,150).

How Escondido Union School District Compares

Escondido Union School District's 3.00 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 far above peers (8.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2026-03-27

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 16 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $12,075 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$44,245

Current Penalty Amount

$24,150

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,095 from the initial assessment of $44,245. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Escondido Union School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 6 5.7
Total Penalty $24,150 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,075 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,150 here).

Morris Hills Regional School District $24,000 NJ Bard College $24,000 NY Trenton Ninth Grade Academy $24,000 NJ DE $24,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Jersey City University - Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ Boston Public Schools 2 insp. Roxbury, MA West Islip SD West Islip High School 2 insp. West Islip, NY North Merrick Ufsd BLDGS & GNDS 2 insp. North Merrick, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Family Life Center
Petaluma, CA
0 inspections $0
Tulare Joint Union High School District
Tulare, CA
2 inspections $24,125
Morris Hills Regional School District
Rockaway Borough, NJ
2 inspections $24,000
Bard College
Annandale on Hudson, NY
2 inspections $24,000
Trenton Ninth Grade Academy
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $24,000

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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 Escondido Union School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Escondido Union School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Escondido Union School District have? ▼
Escondido Union School District has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Escondido Union School District had? ▼
Escondido Union School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2026-03-27. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Escondido Union School District? ▼
Escondido Union School District has been assessed $24,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,245 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Escondido Union School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Escondido Union School District 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 Escondido Union School District operate in? ▼
Escondido Union 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 Escondido Union School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Escondido Union School District ranks #14,010 (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 Escondido Union School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Escondido Union School District's total OSHA penalty of $24,150 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (8.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morris Hills Regional School District in Rockaway Borough, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $24,000 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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