Educational Services · Panama, NY

Panama Central School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Panama Central School has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

87% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Panama Central School in Panama, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 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 Panama Central School 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 13 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Corinth CSD Bus Garage in Corinth, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Panama Central School.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0020.741.562.283.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - MAINTENANCE SHOP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PATERSON SD-BORRIS KNOLL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1IL STATE UNIVERSITY-CENTER FOR VISUAL ARTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CAHOKIA USD # 187 - HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DE ESC MANUEL RUIZ GANDIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LA HABRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RIPON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DE ESC PETRA ROMAN VIGO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAL STATE SACRAMENTO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4COLORADO HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15RSU 16, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 79CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS - CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CLINTON CITY SCHOOLS - NORTH CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOB BONDURANT SCHOOL OF HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MSAD 70, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Panama Central School, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Panama Central School has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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 Panama Central School Compares

Panama Central School's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Panama Central School to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-03-14

Last Inspection

2013-05-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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 Panama Central School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Panama Central School Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 15 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 Panama Central School, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Panama Central School safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Panama Central School's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Panama Central School have? ▼
Panama Central School has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Panama Central School had? ▼
Panama Central School has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-14 and the most recent on 2013-05-24. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Panama Central School? ▼
Panama Central School has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Panama Central School have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Panama Central School has 13 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 Panama Central School operate in? ▼
Panama Central 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 Panama Central School's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Panama Central School's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Corinth CSD Bus Garage in Corinth, 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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