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Lynwood Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lynwood Unified School District ranks #89,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$785
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lynwood Unified School District in Lynwood, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $785. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lynwood Unified School District 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, City of Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is another educational services employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $775 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#89,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Lynwood Unified School District runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$785 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Lynwood Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.416.825.233.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROBERT HUNTER SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UBE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32NATRONA COUNTY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRISTOL TENNESSEE CI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MASSAPEQUA UFSD MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST ROCKAWAY UFSD B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORISKANY CSD JR SR H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TULLAHOMA CITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALTIMORE CITY BOARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLOVERSVILLE ENLARGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GOWANDA CSD ALDRICH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EAST MOLINE PSD 37-R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAK RIDGE SCHOOLS-GL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE ESCUELA VISITACIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CHATHAM CSD - BUILDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GRAND ISLAND CSD SID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EASTERN MENNONITE UN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Lynwood Unified Scho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Lynwood Unified School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Lynwood Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lynwood Unified School District ranks #733 at $785 current penalty.

How Lynwood Unified School District Compares

Lynwood Unified School District's 2.50 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-14

Last Inspection

2019-03-18

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$393

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $393 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$2,995

Current Penalty Amount

$785

Penalty Reduction

73.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,210 from the initial assessment of $2,995. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Lynwood Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $785 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $393 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lynwood Unified School District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($785 here).

City of Bridgeport Public Schools $775 CT Walter & May Reuther Uaw Family Education CTR $800 MI Lewiston Public Schools $800 ME Aqua-Tots Sterling Heights LLC $750 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Robert Hunter School 2 insp. Flemington, NJ Ube INC. 2 insp. Onaway, MI Natrona County School District 2 insp. Casper, WY Lee County Public Schools 2 insp. Pennington Gap, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Orange Unified School District
Villa Park, CA
2 inspections $795
Piedmont Unified School District
Piedmont, CA
3 inspections $795
City of Bridgeport Public Schools
Bridgeport, CT
9 inspections $775
Walter & May Reuther Uaw Family Education CTR
Onaway, MI
2 inspections $800
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, ME
5 inspections $800

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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 Lynwood Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lynwood Unified School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Lynwood Unified School District have? ▼
Lynwood Unified School District has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $785.
How many OSHA inspections has Lynwood Unified School District had? ▼
Lynwood Unified School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-14 and the most recent on 2019-03-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lynwood Unified School District? ▼
Lynwood Unified School District has been assessed $785 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,995 (a 73.8% reduction).
What industry does Lynwood Unified School District operate in? ▼
Lynwood Unified 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 Lynwood Unified School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lynwood Unified School District ranks #89,073 (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 Lynwood Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lynwood Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $785 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, City of Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is a similar educational services employer with $775 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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