Educational Services · Morton, IL

Morton Cusd #709-High School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Morton Cusd #709-High School has a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

79% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Morton Cusd #709-High School in Morton, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Morton Cusd #709-High School 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 11 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, Niagara Falls CSD SR High School in Niagara Falls, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Morton Cusd #709-High School.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSITY OF DENVER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20HADDON HEIGHTS JR-SR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAN BERNARDINO CITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REDFORD UNION SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PULASKI COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEWFANE CSD HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAROLINE COUNTY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SALEM CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WYANDANCH UFSD MARTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DE ESCUELA DANIEL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NIAGARA FALLS CSD SR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DE ESC SUP LUZ AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UC LOS ANGELES FACIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VALLEY PARK ELEMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPR RECINTO DE BAYAMON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEL NORTE COUNTY UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARLE PLACE UFSD FAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BUFFALO CITY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Morton Cusd #709-Hig…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Morton Cusd #709-High School has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

How Morton Cusd #709-High School Compares

Morton Cusd #709-High School's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Morton Cusd #709-High School to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-18

Last Inspection

2011-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

14.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Morton Cusd #709-High School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Morton Cusd #709-High School Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 14 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Morton Cusd #709-High School, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Morton Cusd #709-High School'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 Morton Cusd #709-High School safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Morton Cusd #709-High School's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Morton Cusd #709-High School have?
Morton Cusd #709-High School has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Morton Cusd #709-High School had?
Morton Cusd #709-High School has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-18 and the most recent on 2011-08-22. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Morton Cusd #709-High School?
Morton Cusd #709-High School has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Morton Cusd #709-High School have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Morton Cusd #709-High School has 11 serious violations, and 2 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 Morton Cusd #709-High School operate in?
Morton Cusd #709-High School 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.
How does Morton Cusd #709-High School's safety record compare to industry average?
Morton Cusd #709-High School's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Niagara Falls CSD SR High School in Niagara Falls, NY is a similar educational services 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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