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Garden Grove Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garden Grove Unified School District has a average safety record: 8 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty13% serious
$10,460
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
$2,447
Back wages owed

Garden Grove Unified School District in Garden Grove, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,460. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garden Grove Unified School District 6 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,447 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Lyons Central School District in Lyons, NY is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
66%
of penalized employers rank lower
$2,447
in back wages recovered

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Garden Grove Unified School District runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$10,460 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Garden Grove Unified School District

The federal enforcement record for Garden Grove Unified School District in Garden Grove, CA includes 6 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 1.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (12.5%) 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 $14,230 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $10,460 - a 26.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,743. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $2,447 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2011-05-18 to 2025-07-08, a window of roughly 14 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-05-18

Last Inspection

2025-07-08

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,743

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 6 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,743 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$14,230

Current Penalty Amount

$10,460

Penalty Reduction

26.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,907

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,770 from the initial assessment of $14,230. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,447
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
5
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$612
Avg Back Wages per Case
$2,447

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Garden Grove Unified School District owed $2,447 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 5 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 Garden Grove Unified School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Garden Grove Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.5
Violations 8 5.7
Total Penalty $10,460 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,743 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

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Lyons Central School District
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0 inspections $0
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3 inspections $13,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garden Grove Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garden Grove Unified School District's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 8 violations across 6 inspections, including 1 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 Garden Grove Unified School District have? ▼
Garden Grove Unified School District has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,460.
How many OSHA inspections has Garden Grove Unified School District had? ▼
Garden Grove Unified School District has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-18 and the most recent on 2025-07-08. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garden Grove Unified School District? ▼
Garden Grove Unified School District has been assessed $10,460 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,230 (a 26.5% reduction). Additionally, $2,447 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Garden Grove Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garden Grove Unified School District has 1 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 Garden Grove Unified School District been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Garden Grove Unified School District, resulting in $2,447 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Garden Grove Unified School District operate in? ▼
Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove Unified School District owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Garden Grove 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 $2,447 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Garden Grove Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garden Grove Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $10,460 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lyons Central School District in Lyons, NY is a similar educational services employer with $0 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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