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Educational Services · Orange, NJ

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oakwood Avenue Elementary School ranks #17,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$20,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School in Orange, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oakwood Avenue Elementary School 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,611 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, Boston Medical Center Corporation in Boston, MA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#17,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Oakwood Avenue Elementary School runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$20,000 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Oakwood Avenue Elementary School.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSANTA ROSA CITY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BEVERLY HILLS USD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LANSE CREUSE PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWESTERN OREGON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2POTTER VALLEY COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRATT INSTITUTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HALF HOLLOW HILLS CS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YONKERS PS - SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROOSEVELT UFSD WASHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL VIRGINIA COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PERU CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOORE COUNTY BOARD O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FAYETTEVILLE MANLIUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MASSAC UD 1 - METROP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14IL STATE UNIVERSITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CONVENT OF THE SACRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6YUKON FLATS SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26OCONGI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Oakwood Avenue Elem…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Oakwood Avenue Elementary School ranks #138 at $20,000 current penalty.

How Oakwood Avenue Elementary School Compares

Oakwood Avenue Elementary School's 4.00 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 far above peers (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-03-16

Last Inspection

2023-07-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $10,000 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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

$20,000

Current Penalty Amount

$20,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Oakwood Avenue Elementary School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oakwood Avenue Elementary School Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 8 5.7
Total Penalty $20,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,000 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Oakwood Avenue Elementary School, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,000 here).

DE - Esc Francisco Mendoza $20,000 PR Boston Medical Center Corporation $20,000 MA Yale University $20,121 CT Santa Fe Public Schools $19,670 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Santa Rosa City Schools 2 insp. Santa Rosa, CA Beverly Hills Usd 2 insp. Beverly Hills, CA Lanse Creuse Public Schools 2 insp. Clinton Township, MI Southwestern Oregon Community College District 2 insp. Coos Bay, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

DE - Esc Francisco Mendoza
Isabela, PR
2 inspections $20,000
Boston Medical Center Corporation
Boston, MA
2 inspections $20,000
Seashore Saipan
Saipan, MP
0 inspections $0
Yale University
New Haven, CT
6 inspections $20,121
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0

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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 Oakwood Avenue Elementary School safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oakwood Avenue Elementary School's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Oakwood Avenue Elementary School have? ▼
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Oakwood Avenue Elementary School had? ▼
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-16 and the most recent on 2023-07-28. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oakwood Avenue Elementary School? ▼
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School has been assessed $20,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Oakwood Avenue Elementary School have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oakwood Avenue Elementary School 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 Oakwood Avenue Elementary School operate in? ▼
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611710). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Oakwood Avenue Elementary School rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oakwood Avenue Elementary School ranks #17,611 (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 Oakwood Avenue Elementary School's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School's total OSHA penalty of $20,000 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Boston Medical Center Corporation in Boston, MA is a similar educational services employer with $20,000 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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