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Pleasanton Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pleasanton Unified School District ranks #50,310 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$5,995
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,310
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pleasanton Unified School District in Pleasanton, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,995. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,875 in back wages owed to 35 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 Pleasanton Unified School District 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,310 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,875 in back wages owed to 35 affected workers. For comparison, Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,805 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#50,310
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,875
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($1K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pleasanton Unified School District runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$5,995 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Pleasanton Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBARD COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WALTER & MAY REUTHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF SIMSBURY PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GERMANTOWN MUNICIPAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENEVILLE CITY SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CLAY COUNTY EDUCATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MEHARRY MEDICAL COLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NEWARK CSD KELLEY IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IL STATE UNIVERSITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCDOE HS OF HEALTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DRYDEN CSD FREEVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ICHABOD CRANE CSD HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELEMENTARY S.D. 159 …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BELLINGHAM BAY COMMU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14OLEAN CSD EASTVIEW E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EAST PEORIA HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DE ESCUELA ROMAN BAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CATLIN SCHOOL DIST. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENTUCKY STATE UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRENTON NINTH GRADE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Pleasanton Unified S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Pleasanton Unified School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Pleasanton Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Pleasanton Unified School District is the #399 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($5,995). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pleasanton Unified School District ranks #353 among 478 Educational Services employers with WHD recoveries ($2,875).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,995 OSHA penalties plus $2,875 WHD back wages (32.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pleasanton Unified School District Compares

Pleasanton Unified School District's 3.50 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-10

Last Inspection

2012-10-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,998

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,998 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$9,405

Current Penalty Amount

$5,995

Penalty Reduction

36.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,870

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,410 from the initial assessment of $9,405. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$2,875
Employees Affected
35
WHD Violations
36
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$82
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,438

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pleasanton Unified School District owed $2,875 in back wages to 35 employees across 2 cases and 36 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 Pleasanton Unified School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pleasanton Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 7 5.7
Total Penalty $5,995 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,998 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pleasanton 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 ($5,995 here).

DE Esc Su Carlos Zayas $6,000 PR DE $6,000 PR Clover Park Technical College $6,000 WA Heywood Avenue Elementary School $6,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bard College 2 insp. Annandale on Hudson, NY Walter & May Reuther Uaw Family Education CTR 2 insp. Onaway, MI Town of Simsbury Public Schools 2 insp. Simsbury, CT Germantown Municipal School District - Forest Hill Elementary 2 insp. Germantown, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

DE
Aguas Buenas, PR
4 inspections $8,875
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
Chandler, AZ
3 inspections $8,820
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
2 inspections $8,805
State of California, California State University, Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
3 inspections $8,770
Greatwood Montessori School
Sugar Land, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Pleasanton Unified School District's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pleasanton Unified School District against DE, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pleasanton Unified School District's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Pleasanton Unified School District also carries $2,875 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 Pleasanton Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pleasanton Unified School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Pleasanton Unified School District have? ▼
Pleasanton Unified School District has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,995.
How many OSHA inspections has Pleasanton Unified School District had? ▼
Pleasanton Unified School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-10 and the most recent on 2012-10-29. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pleasanton Unified School District? ▼
Pleasanton Unified School District has been assessed $5,995 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,405 (a 36.3% reduction). Additionally, $2,875 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pleasanton Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pleasanton Unified School District has 1 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.
Has Pleasanton Unified School District been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Pleasanton Unified School District, resulting in $2,875 in back wages owed to 35 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pleasanton Unified School District operate in? ▼
Pleasanton 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.
What should I do if Pleasanton Unified School District owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pleasanton Unified School District 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 $2,875 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Pleasanton 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, Pleasanton Unified School District ranks #50,310 (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 Pleasanton Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pleasanton Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $5,995 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA is a similar educational services employer with $8,805 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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