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Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District ranks #83,129 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious
$1,301
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,129
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District in Ketchikan, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,301. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District 2 times across a longer 16-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,129 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Portland Community College in Portland, OR is another educational services employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $1,315 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#83,129
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,301 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE ESCUELA LIBRE DE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JUBILEE YOUTH RANCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GREENEVILLE CITY SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUREAU OF INDIAN AFF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HALDANE CSD HALDANE HS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CRANFORD BOARD OF ED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SNYDER HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW LEBANON CSD BUS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THREE VILL CSD W.S. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WAYNE CSD ONTARIO EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PUNAHOU SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MONTCLAIR STATE UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAHARISHI UNIVERSITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WAYNE ST UNIV, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNY WESTCHESTER EDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOARD OF EDUCATION Q…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUTGERS - THE STATE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO CITY SD PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CORNING PAINTED POST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Ketchikan Gateway Bo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District ranks #662 at $1,301 current penalty.

How Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Compares

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District's 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-26

Last Inspection

2026-01-29

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$651

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 16 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $651 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$3,575

Current Penalty Amount

$1,301

Penalty Reduction

63.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,274 from the initial assessment of $3,575. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $1,301 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $651 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,301 here).

Wall Township High School $1,300 NJ Lincoln Training Center $1,310 CA Wayne ST Univ $1,290 MI Portland Community College $1,315 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DE Escuela Libre DE Musica 2 insp. Hato Rey, PR Jubilee Youth Ranch 2 insp. Prescott, WA Plymouth Public Schools Central Office 2 insp. Plymouth, MA Greeneville City Schools - George Clem Operations Center 2 insp. Greeneville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wall Township High School
Wall, NJ
2 inspections $1,300
Wayne ST Univ
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $1,290
Portland Community College
Portland, OR
5 inspections $1,315
Bassett Unified School District
LA Puente, CA
2 inspections $1,280
Town of Stratford Public Schools
Stratford, CT
2 inspections $1,280

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What to do with this record

Use Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District have? ▼
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,301.
How many OSHA inspections has Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District had? ▼
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-26 and the most recent on 2026-01-29. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District? ▼
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has been assessed $1,301 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,575 (a 63.6% reduction).
Does Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has 7 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District operate in? ▼
Ketchikan Gateway Borough 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District ranks #83,129 (the lower half 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District's total OSHA penalty of $1,301 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Portland Community College in Portland, OR is a similar educational services employer with $1,315 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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