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Pacifica School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacifica School District ranks #67,195 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,145
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#67,195
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacifica School District in Pacifica, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,145. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacifica School District 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,195 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Goucher College in Towson, MD is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,140 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#67,195
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pacifica School District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacifica School District sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,145 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Pacifica School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMUNICIPIO DE SAN SEB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CATO-MERIDIAN CSD DI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UW MEDICAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25NUESTRA ESCUELA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE SHAW UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WASHINGTON COUNTY BO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DELTA COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CLARENCE CSD HIGH SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NORTHERN VIRGINIA CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MSAD #20, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ISD 162 - BAGLEY ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9INSTITUTO TECNOLOGIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRI-CITY CUSD #1-ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RSU #2, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26WEST STREET ELEMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Pacifica School Dist…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Pacifica School District has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Pacifica School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Pacifica School District sits at penalty rank #528 of 856 penalized establishments ($3,145 assessed).

How Pacifica School District Compares

Pacifica School District's 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-25

Last Inspection

2025-11-13

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,048

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,048 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

9

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

$3,145

Current Penalty Amount

$3,145

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Pacifica School District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $3,145 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,048 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,145 here).

Goucher College $3,140 MD Aep $3,200 PR Career College of Northern Nevada $3,200 NV Kodiak Island Borough School District $3,200 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Municipio DE San Sebastian 3 insp. San Sebastian, PR Cato-Meridian CSD District Office 3 insp. Cato, NY Universidad Interamericana DE Puerto Rico INC 3 insp. San German, PR Chicago Public Schools - Morgan Park H. S. 3 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

UMKC School of Dentistry
Kansas City, MO
0 inspections $0
Goucher College
Towson, MD
3 inspections $3,140
American Jewish University
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $3,150
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
Santa Monica, CA
2 inspections $3,165
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
Manhattan Beach, CA
4 inspections $3,120

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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 Pacifica School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacifica School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Pacifica School District have? ▼
Pacifica School District has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,145.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacifica School District had? ▼
Pacifica School District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-25 and the most recent on 2025-11-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacifica School District? ▼
Pacifica School District has been assessed $3,145 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Pacifica School District operate in? ▼
Pacifica 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 Pacifica School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacifica School District ranks #67,195 (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 Pacifica School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacifica School District's total OSHA penalty of $3,145 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Goucher College in Towson, MD is a similar educational services employer with $3,140 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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