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Educational Services · Watsonville, CA

Pajaro Valley Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pajaro Valley Unified School District ranks #37,620 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,150
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#37,620
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pajaro Valley Unified School District in Watsonville, 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: $9,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pajaro Valley Unified School District 3 times across a longer 8-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 #37,620 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Troy School District in Troy, MI is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#37,620
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pajaro Valley Unified School District runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$9,150 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0020.741.562.282.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTH SEATTLE COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NYCDOE BRONX DESIGN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NEWARK CSD MIDDLE SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DE ESC PETRA ROMAN V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NYCDOE PS 682 / 686, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MEXICO CSD NEW HAVEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LITTLE FALLS CITY SD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ERIE COMMUNITY COLLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COLORADO HEIGHTS UNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15RSU 16, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 79CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PAWLING CSD ELEM SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HOMER CSD MAINTENACE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BOB BONDURANT SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MEXICO CSD DISTRICT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BOCES NO 2 CAREER & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MSAD 70, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Pajaro Valley Unifie…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Pajaro Valley Unified 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.

Pajaro Valley Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Pajaro Valley Unified School District sits at penalty rank #298 of 856 penalized establishments ($9,150 assessed).

How Pajaro Valley Unified School District Compares

Pajaro Valley Unified 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 runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-15

Last Inspection

2017-12-21

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,050 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

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

88.9% 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

$9,150

Current Penalty Amount

$9,150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Pajaro Valley Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $9,150 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,050 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pajaro Valley 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 ($9,150 here).

Detroit Public School Community District - Thirkell Elementary Middle School $9,100 MI Los Lunas Schools $9,100 NM East Detroit High School $9,200 MI McDaniel College, INC $9,223 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

South Seattle Community Colleg 3 insp. Seattle, WA Nycdoe Bronx Design and Construction Academy 3 insp. Bronx, NY Newark CSD Middle School 3 insp. Newark, NY DE Esc Petra Roman Vigo 3 insp. Carolina, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Troy School District
Troy, MI
0 inspections $0
Detroit Public School Community District - Thirkell Elementary Middle School
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $9,100
Los Lunas Schools
Los Lunas, NM
2 inspections $9,100
East Detroit High School
Eastpointe, MI
3 inspections $9,200
McDaniel College, INC
Westminster, MD
2 inspections $9,223

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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 Pajaro Valley Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pajaro Valley Unified School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. 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 Pajaro Valley Unified School District have? ▼
Pajaro Valley Unified School District has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Pajaro Valley Unified School District had? ▼
Pajaro Valley Unified School District has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-15 and the most recent on 2017-12-21. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pajaro Valley Unified School District? ▼
Pajaro Valley Unified School District has been assessed $9,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Pajaro Valley Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pajaro Valley Unified School District has 0 serious violations, and 1 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 Pajaro Valley Unified School District operate in? ▼
Pajaro Valley 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 Pajaro Valley 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, Pajaro Valley Unified School District ranks #37,620 (the upper 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 Pajaro Valley Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pajaro Valley Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $9,150 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Troy School District in Troy, MI 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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