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Golden Door Charter School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden Door Charter School has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$44,100
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#6,057
of 100,495 penalized employers

Golden Door Charter School in Jersey City, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Golden Door Charter School: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology in Paterson, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $44,000 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
94%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Golden Door Charter School compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Golden Door Charter School runs far above peers (14.6x 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

$44,100 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Golden Door Charter School

The federal enforcement record for Golden Door Charter School in Jersey City, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 2.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (100.0%) 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 $44,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $44,100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $11,025. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs far above peers (14.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-06-14 to 2019-01-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-06-14

Last Inspection

2019-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,025

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $11,025 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$44,100

Current Penalty Amount

$44,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Golden Door Charter School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Golden Door Charter School Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $44,100 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,025 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown, NJ
2 inspections $44,100
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Oceanside, CA
4 inspections $44,025
Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville, NJ
5 inspections $44,000
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
4 inspections $44,000
Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology
Paterson, NJ
2 inspections $44,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Door Charter School safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Golden Door Charter School's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 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 Golden Door Charter School have? ▼
Golden Door Charter School has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden Door Charter School had? ▼
Golden Door Charter School has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-14 and the most recent on 2019-01-23. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden Door Charter School? ▼
Golden Door Charter School has been assessed $44,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Golden Door Charter School have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Golden Door Charter School 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 Golden Door Charter School operate in? ▼
Golden Door Charter School 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.
How does Golden Door Charter School's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Golden Door Charter School's total OSHA penalty of $44,100 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (14.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology in Paterson, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $44,000 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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