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Madera Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Madera Unified School District ranks #11,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious
$27,430
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#11,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Madera Unified School District in Madera, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,430. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Madera Unified School District 7 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Staff Zone in Columbus, GA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#11,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Madera Unified School District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Madera Unified School District runs far above peers (10.5x 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

$27,430 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Madera Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0018.136.254.372.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALASKA DOT&PF, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16UNITED STATES DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 38U.S. DEPT. OF AIR FO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7SEATTLE PARKS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4NYSDOCCS GOWANDA COR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF GARDINER, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 69CITY OF CHESAPEAKE P…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0NYCOCME, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8GENOA TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8NYSOCA BRONX CRIMINA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2VAN ETTEN VILL FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20CITY OF CHICAGO - PO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8DEPT. OF VETERANS AF…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CORNERSVILLE - POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2NYCDPR METROPOLITAN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17AZTEC, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27DE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24COHOES CITY FD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5Madera Unified Schoo…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9
Madera Unified School District has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Madera Unified School District in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Madera Unified School District sits at penalty rank #242 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($27,430 assessed).

How Madera Unified School District Compares

Madera Unified School District's 1.29 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2013-06-06

Last Inspection

2018-11-16

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,919

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $3,919 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$50,290

Current Penalty Amount

$27,430

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,860 from the initial assessment of $50,290. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Madera Unified School District compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Madera Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 7 3.2
Violations 9 6.4
Total Penalty $27,430 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,919 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Madera 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 ($27,430 here).

Hope Hose Humane Fire Company (Building) $27,300 NJ Minneapolis Public Housing Authority $27,205 MN Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court $27,172 HI Phillipsburg Department of Public Works $27,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Alaska Dot&PF 7 insp. Fairbanks, AK United States Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command 7 insp. Groton, CT U.S. Dept. of Air Force 7 insp. Shaw Afb, SC Seattle Parks Department 7 insp. Seattle, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hope Hose Humane Fire Company (Building)
Bordentown, NJ
2 inspections $27,300
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Minneapolis, MN
3 inspections $27,205
Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $27,172
San Francisco Fire Department
San Francisco, CA
21 inspections $27,140
Staff Zone
Columbus, GA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Madera Unified 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 Madera Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Madera Unified School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 7 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Madera Unified School District have? ▼
Madera Unified School District has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,430.
How many OSHA inspections has Madera Unified School District had? ▼
Madera Unified School District has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-06 and the most recent on 2018-11-16. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Madera Unified School District? ▼
Madera Unified School District has been assessed $27,430 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,290 (a 45.5% reduction).
Does Madera Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Madera Unified School District has 4 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 Madera Unified School District operate in? ▼
Madera Unified School District operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 923110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Madera 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, Madera Unified School District ranks #11,883 (the top quarter 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 Madera Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Madera Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $27,430 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (10.5x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Staff Zone in Columbus, GA is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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