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Jersey City School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jersey City School District ranks #4,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious
$57,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jersey City School District in Jersey City, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $57,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jersey City School District 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Clinton-Glen Gardner School District in Clinton, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $56,000 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#4,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jersey City School District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jersey City School District runs far above peers (18.8x 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

$57,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($57,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,000 $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 Jersey City School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLONG BEACH CITY COLL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HADLEY-LUZERNE CSD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PORT BYRON CSD DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EAST DETROIT HIGH SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20KERN HIGH SCHOOL DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DEER PARK UFSD BLDGS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OLYMPIC COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WASHINGTON CO. SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SALINAS UNION HIGH S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FACILITIES OPERATIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WATERTOWN CSD HIGH S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA POLYTECHN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAN BERNARDINO COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOE SECONDARY SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FREDONIA CSD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LYONS CSD MIDDLE/HIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WAPPINGERS CSD MYERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BOCES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Jersey City School D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Jersey City School District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Jersey City School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Jersey City School District sits at penalty rank #19 of 856 penalized establishments ($57,000 assessed).

How Jersey City School District Compares

Jersey City School District's 3.33 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 (18.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-02-15

Last Inspection

2019-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $19,000 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$57,000

Current Penalty Amount

$57,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Jersey City School District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 10 5.7
Total Penalty $57,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,000 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jersey City School District, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($57,000 here).

Worcester Polytechnic Institute $56,228 MA DE Esc Segunda Unidad Jesus T Pinero $56,000 PR DE Escuela Lino PadróN Rivera $55,000 PR Brigham Young University $61,945 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Long Beach City College 3 insp. Long Beach, CA University of Maryland 3 insp. College Park, MD Hadley-Luzerne CSD 3 insp. Lake Luzerne, NY Port Byron CSD District Offices 3 insp. Port Byron, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SC
0 inspections $0
Clark College
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $50,170
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
4 inspections $56,228
Clinton-Glen Gardner School District
Clinton, NJ
2 inspections $56,000
DE Esc Segunda Unidad Jesus T Pinero
Carolina, PR
2 inspections $56,000

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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 Jersey City School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jersey City School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Jersey City School District have? ▼
Jersey City School District has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Jersey City School District had? ▼
Jersey City School District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-15 and the most recent on 2019-04-11. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jersey City School District? ▼
Jersey City School District has been assessed $57,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jersey City School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jersey City School District has 8 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 Jersey City School District operate in? ▼
Jersey City 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 Jersey City School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jersey City School District ranks #4,238 (the top 5% 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 Jersey City School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jersey City School District's total OSHA penalty of $57,000 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (18.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clinton-Glen Gardner School District in Clinton, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $56,000 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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