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Educational Services · Costa Mesa, CA

Newport-Mesa Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newport-Mesa Unified School District ranks #11,149 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty15% serious
$28,810
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,149
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newport-Mesa Unified School District in Costa Mesa, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,810. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newport-Mesa Unified School District 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,149 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, International Society Pharmaceutical Eng ISPE in Tampa, FL is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
15.4%
of violations were serious
#11,149
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Newport-Mesa Unified School District runs far above peers (9.5x 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

$28,810 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBORIS KROLL SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRAND HAVEN AREA PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CANANDAIGUA CITY SD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SCOTIA/GLENVILLE CSD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMSVILLE CSD S …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NYCDOE PS 33X, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF IL AT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INA CCSD #8 - GRADE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HEMPSTEAD PS PUPIL P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCDOE JEFFREY TENZE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PULASKI COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PULASKI CSD BLDG & G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER CSD DELEVAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WILLIAM F. HALLORAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MORAVIA CSD BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DE ESCUELA DR. RAFAE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UPPER DEERFIELD SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Newport-Mesa Unified…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Newport-Mesa Unified School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Newport-Mesa Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Newport-Mesa Unified School District sits at penalty rank #81 of 856 penalized establishments ($28,810 assessed).

How Newport-Mesa Unified School District Compares

Newport-Mesa Unified School District's 6.50 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 far above peers (9.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-28

Last Inspection

2018-05-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,405

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $14,405 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

15.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

84.6% 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

$47,650

Current Penalty Amount

$28,810

Penalty Reduction

39.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,840 from the initial assessment of $47,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Newport-Mesa Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 13 5.7
Total Penalty $28,810 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,405 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Newport-Mesa 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 ($28,810 here).

Uw Medical Center $29,700 WA DE Escuela Libre DE Musica $27,200 PR Wildwood High School $30,600 NJ Boris Kroll School $27,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Boris Kroll School 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Grand Haven Area Public Schools 2 insp. Grand Haven, MI Canandaigua City SD Academy 2 insp. Canandaigua, NY Scotia/Glenville CSD High School 2 insp. Scotia, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

San Diego Independent School District
San Diego, TX
0 inspections $0
Miss Shelley's Upward Prep School
Roosevelt, NY
0 inspections $0
International Society Pharmaceutical Eng ISPE
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Norbeck Technologies
Clinton, MD
0 inspections $0
Uc los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
7 inspections $28,030

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What to do with this record

Use Newport-Mesa 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 Newport-Mesa Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Newport-Mesa Unified School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. 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 Newport-Mesa Unified School District have? ▼
Newport-Mesa Unified School District has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,810.
How many OSHA inspections has Newport-Mesa Unified School District had? ▼
Newport-Mesa Unified School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-28 and the most recent on 2018-05-11. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Newport-Mesa Unified School District? ▼
Newport-Mesa Unified School District has been assessed $28,810 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,650 (a 39.5% reduction).
Does Newport-Mesa Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Newport-Mesa Unified School District has 2 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 Newport-Mesa Unified School District operate in? ▼
Newport-Mesa 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 Newport-Mesa 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, Newport-Mesa Unified School District ranks #11,149 (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 Newport-Mesa Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Newport-Mesa Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $28,810 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (9.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, International Society Pharmaceutical Eng ISPE in Tampa, FL 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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