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Fresno Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fresno Unified School District has a mixed safety record: 27 violations across 19 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty33% serious
$90,240
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
19
OSHA inspections
$808
Back wages owed

Fresno Unified School District in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 19 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $90,240. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fresno Unified School District 19 times over 15 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. 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 far above peers (7.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $808 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,700 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower
$808
in back wages recovered

How Fresno Unified School District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fresno Unified School District runs far above peers (29.9x 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

$90,240 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($90,240) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $90,240 $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

What the Data Says About Fresno Unified School District

The federal enforcement record for Fresno Unified School District in Fresno, CA includes 19 OSHA inspections and 27 violations, translating to 1.42 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $90,240 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $90,240 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,749. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs far above peers (29.9x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 3 cases producing $808 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-10-12 to 2026-01-12, a window of roughly 15 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

19

First Inspection

2010-10-12

Last Inspection

2026-01-12

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,749

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 19 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $4,749 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

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

$90,240

Current Penalty Amount

$90,240

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$91,048

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$808
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$269
Avg Back Wages per Case
$269

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Fresno Unified School District owed $808 in back wages to 3 employees across 3 cases and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Fresno Unified School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fresno Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 19 2.5
Violations 27 5.7
Total Penalty $90,240 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,749 $1,198
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fresno Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fresno Unified School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 27 violations across 19 inspections, including 9 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 Fresno Unified School District have? ▼
Fresno Unified School District has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $90,240.
How many OSHA inspections has Fresno Unified School District had? ▼
Fresno Unified School District has had 19 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-12 and the most recent on 2026-01-12. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fresno Unified School District? ▼
Fresno Unified School District has been assessed $90,240 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $808 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Fresno Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fresno Unified School District 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.
Has Fresno Unified School District been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Fresno Unified School District, resulting in $808 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Fresno Unified School District operate in? ▼
Fresno Unified School District operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Fresno Unified School District owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Fresno Unified School District owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $808 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
How does Fresno Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fresno Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $90,240 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (29.9x the average). The employer has 19 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC is a similar educational services employer with $2,700 in current penalties.

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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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