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Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology ranks #6,126 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$44,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,126
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology in Paterson, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,126 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Drake University in Des Moines, IA is another educational services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $44,000 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#6,126
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology runs far above peers (14.5x 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

$44,000 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRANDOLPH COUNTY BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DE ESC MARIA E BAS D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LACKAWANNA CITY SD M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TEMECULA VALLEY UNIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOE NEW HEIGHTS M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY OF TENNES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SISTEMA UNIVERSITARI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO CSD BENNETT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TONAWANDA CSD RIVERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AURORA EAST PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SHERBURNE-EARLVILLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CENTRAL SQUARE CSD A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NIAGARA FALLS CSD CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BABOQUIVARI UNIFIED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WHITE PLAINS CITY SD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MSAD #32, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SUNY SUFFOLK CO COMM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IMPERIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Paterson Charter Sch…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology ranks #39 at $44,000 current penalty.

How Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology Compares

Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology's 6.00 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 (14.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-15

Last Inspection

2017-10-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $22,000 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$44,000

Current Penalty Amount

$44,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 12 5.7
Total Penalty $44,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,000 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,000 here).

Drake University $44,000 IA Visalia Unified School District $43,995 CA Oceanside Unified School District $44,025 CA Episcopal School of Jacksonville, INC. $44,962 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Randolph County Board of Education 2 insp. Trinity, NC DE Esc Maria E Bas DE Vazquez 2 insp. Bayamon, PR Longmeadow Public Schools 2 insp. Longmeadow, MA Lackawanna City SD McKinley School 2 insp. Lackawanna, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville, NJ
5 inspections $44,000
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
4 inspections $44,000
Visalia Unified School District
Visalia, CA
13 inspections $43,995
Oceanside Unified School District
Oceanside, CA
4 inspections $44,025
Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown, NJ
2 inspections $44,100

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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 Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology have? ▼
Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology had? ▼
Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-15 and the most recent on 2017-10-24. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology? ▼
Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology has been assessed $44,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology has 6 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 Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology operate in? ▼
Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology 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 Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology ranks #6,126 (the top 10% 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 Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology's total OSHA penalty of $44,000 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (14.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Drake University in Des Moines, IA is a similar educational services employer with $44,000 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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