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Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District ranks #40,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$8,300
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,465
of 99,447 penalized employers

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District in Saratoga, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Peralta Community College District - Laney College in Oakland, CA is another educational services employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $8,245 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#40,465
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$8,300 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTERN MI UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DE ESC. PEDRO AMADOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LINCOLN TECHNICAL IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF NORWALK BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PALMYRA-MACEDON PRIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CUNY NYC TECHNICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUDSON CSD MC SMITH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EAST RAMAPO CSD SUMM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CUNY HQ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MONROE-WOODBURY CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RANDOLPH CSD CHAPMAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LA FAYETTE CSD GRIMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCDOE PS 276, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THOMAS A. EDISON ACA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DANVILLE SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH SENECA CSD INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MEDFIELD PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRENTON SPECIAL SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Los Gatos-Saratoga U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District is the #318 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($8,300).

How Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Compares

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District's 2.00 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-20

Last Inspection

2011-03-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,150 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$10,545

Current Penalty Amount

$8,300

Penalty Reduction

21.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,245 from the initial assessment of $10,545. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 5.7
Total Penalty $8,300 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,150 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,300 here).

Governor Livingston High School $8,300 NJ DE Esc Elemental Urbana Nueva $8,300 PR College of the Ozarks $8,372 MO DE $8,150 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Western MI University 2 insp. Kalamazoo, MI DE Esc. Pedro Amador 2 insp. Camuy, PR Xavier University of Louisiana 2 insp. New Orleans, LA Lincoln Technical Institute, INC. 2 insp. Columbia, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Governor Livingston High School
Berkeley Heights, NJ
2 inspections $8,300
DE Esc Elemental Urbana Nueva
Ceiba, PR
2 inspections $8,300
Camp Timberline
Kailua, HI
0 inspections $0
Peralta Community College District - Laney College
Oakland, CA
9 inspections $8,245
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO
2 inspections $8,372

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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 Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District have? ▼
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District had? ▼
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-20 and the most recent on 2011-03-29. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District? ▼
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has been assessed $8,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,545 (a 21.3% reduction).
Does Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District operate in? ▼
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High 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 Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District ranks #40,465 (the upper 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 Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District's total OSHA penalty of $8,300 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peralta Community College District - Laney College in Oakland, CA is a similar educational services employer with $8,245 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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