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Perth Amboy School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Perth Amboy School District ranks #15,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$22,800
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Perth Amboy School District in Perth Amboy, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Perth Amboy School District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,046 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Barley Sheaf School in Flemington, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#15,046
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Perth Amboy School District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Perth Amboy School District runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$22,800 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Perth Amboy School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CERRITOS COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAN BRUNO PARK SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSITY OF VERMON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CUNY QUEENS COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOS BANOS UNIFIED SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ELMIRA CITY SD ELMIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KANKAKEE COMMUNITY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RANDOLPH CSD HS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARISSA CUSD #40 - E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PERANDOE SPECIAL EDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNY BUFFALO N CAMPU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GEORGETOWN-RIDGE FAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROMULUS CSD ELEMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NIAGARA FALLS CSD NI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KAPLAN COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE ESC ELEMENTAL HER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOLLESON ELEMENTARY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Perth Amboy School D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Perth Amboy School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Perth Amboy School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Perth Amboy School District sits at penalty rank #115 of 856 penalized establishments ($22,800 assessed).

How Perth Amboy School District Compares

Perth Amboy School District's 4.00 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 (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-31

Last Inspection

2017-09-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $11,400 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$22,800

Current Penalty Amount

$22,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Perth Amboy School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 8 5.7
Total Penalty $22,800 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,400 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,800 here).

Los Angeles Unified School District $22,950 CA Uc los Angeles Facilities Management $22,970 CA California State University Chico $22,500 CA DE Esc Roberto Alberty Torres $22,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, INC. 2 insp. Daytona Beach, FL Anaheim Elementary School District 2 insp. Anaheim, CA Cerritos College 2 insp. Norwalk, CA San Bruno Park School District 2 insp. San Bruno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
5 inspections $0
Los Angeles Unified School District
North Hollywood, CA
2 inspections $22,950
Uc los Angeles Facilities Management
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $22,970
Dallas ISD
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Barley Sheaf School
Flemington, NJ
2 inspections $23,000

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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 Perth Amboy School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Perth Amboy School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Perth Amboy School District have? ▼
Perth Amboy School District has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Perth Amboy School District had? ▼
Perth Amboy School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-31 and the most recent on 2017-09-18. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Perth Amboy School District? ▼
Perth Amboy School District has been assessed $22,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Perth Amboy School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Perth Amboy School District 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 Perth Amboy School District operate in? ▼
Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Perth Amboy School District ranks #15,046 (the top quarter 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 Perth Amboy School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Perth Amboy School District's total OSHA penalty of $22,800 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Barley Sheaf School in Flemington, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $23,000 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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