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Pasadena City College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pasadena City College ranks #79,859 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,635
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#79,859
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pasadena City College in Pasadena, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,635. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $9,859 in back wages owed to 39 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pasadena City College once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,859 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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $9,859 in back wages owed to 39 affected workers. For comparison, Butler Tech in Hamilton, OH is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#79,859
of 99,447 penalized employers
$9,859
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($5K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Pasadena City College compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pasadena City College runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,635 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Pasadena City College.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.21.51.82.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCENTRAL NEW MEXICO C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FLINT GENESEE JOB CO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GUILFORD COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UPR RECINTO DE MAYAG…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MARLBORO COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OHIO NORTHERN UNIVER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8CEDAR HILL PREP SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GRAND VALLEY STATE U…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2HARDING UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4KEISER UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5COLEGIO BAUTISTA ROS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0IOWA WESTERN COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2METROPOLITAN NASHVIL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DE ESC. APOLO SAN AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTH MAIN STREET SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Pasadena City College, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Pasadena City College has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Pasadena City College in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pasadena City College ranks #637 at $1,635 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Pasadena City College at rank #201 of 478 employers ($9,859 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,635 OSHA penalties plus $9,859 WHD back wages (85.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pasadena City College Compares

Pasadena City College's 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2025-01-23

Last Inspection

2025-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,635

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,635 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

2

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

$1,635

Current Penalty Amount

$1,635

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,494

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$9,859
Employees Affected
39
WHD Violations
39
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$253
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,930

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pasadena City College owed $9,859 in back wages to 39 employees across 2 cases and 39 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Pasadena City College compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pasadena City College Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $1,635 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,635 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pasadena City College, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,635 here).

L'anse Creuse Public Schools - L'anse Creuse High $1,625 MI CDS Tractor Trailer Training $1,614 VA Hennepin Technical College $1,600 MN University of Puget Sound $1,600 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Central New Mexico Community College 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM Oral Roberts University 1 insp. Tulsa, OK Flint Genesee Job Corps Center 1 insp. Flint, MI Guilford County Schools 1 insp. Greensboro, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sante Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL
0 inspections $0
City of Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk, CT
12 inspections $11,570
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
3 inspections $11,608
Butler Tech
Hamilton, OH
0 inspections $0
Right Start Driving School
Carrollton, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Pasadena City College's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pasadena City College against Sante Fe Community College, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pasadena City College's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Pasadena City College also carries $9,859 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Pasadena City College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pasadena City College's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections. 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 Pasadena City College have? ▼
Pasadena City College has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,635.
How many OSHA inspections has Pasadena City College had? ▼
Pasadena City College has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-01-23 and the most recent on 2025-01-23. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pasadena City College? ▼
Pasadena City College has been assessed $1,635 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $9,859 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Pasadena City College been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Pasadena City College, resulting in $9,859 in back wages owed to 39 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pasadena City College operate in? ▼
Pasadena City College operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Pasadena City College owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pasadena City College owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $9,859 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Pasadena City College rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pasadena City College ranks #79,859 (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 Pasadena City College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pasadena City College's total OSHA penalty of $1,635 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Butler Tech in Hamilton, OH 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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