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Educational Services · San Diego, CA

Poway Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Poway Unified School District ranks #56,802 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$4,780
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,802
of 99,447 penalized employers

Poway Unified School District in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,780. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Poway Unified School District 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,802 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. For comparison, Yakima School Dist in Yakima, WA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,800 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#56,802
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Poway Unified School District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Poway Unified School District runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$4,780 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Poway Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SCOTCH PLAINS / FANW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16J P CASE MIDDLE SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUNY HVCC ADMIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST ISLIP UFSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELMIRA CSD MAINT DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLTON-PIERREPONT CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO CSD PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BELLEVILLE-HENDERSON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FORESTVILLE CSD FORE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SANGAMON VALLEY CUSD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERBURNE-EARLVILLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NIAGARA FALLS CSD MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KNOWLTON TOWNSHIP EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DE ESC. DRA. MARÍA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRANCIS A DESMARES S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Poway Unified School…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Poway Unified School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Poway Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Poway Unified School District is the #457 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($4,780).

How Poway Unified School District Compares

Poway Unified School District'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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-20

Last Inspection

2023-12-19

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,390

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,390 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$18,780

Current Penalty Amount

$4,780

Penalty Reduction

74.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,000 from the initial assessment of $18,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Poway Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 5.7
Total Penalty $4,780 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,390 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Poway 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 ($4,780 here).

Yakima School Dist $4,800 WA Academia Sagrado Corazon $4,800 PR University of Washington $4,800 WA Cherry Hill SD - High School East $4,750 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Mexico Highlands University 2 insp. Las Vegas, NM Scotch Plains / Fanwood Board of Education 2 insp. Scotch Plains, NJ J P Case Middle School 2 insp. Flemington, NJ Suny HVCC Admin 2 insp. Troy, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ken Shannon Northwest YMCA
Wichita, KS
0 inspections $0
La Vega ISD
Waco, TX
0 inspections $0
Yakima School Dist
Yakima, WA
2 inspections $4,800
Academia Sagrado Corazon
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $4,800
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
7 inspections $4,800

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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 Poway Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Poway Unified School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Poway Unified School District have? ▼
Poway Unified School District has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,780.
How many OSHA inspections has Poway Unified School District had? ▼
Poway Unified School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-20 and the most recent on 2023-12-19. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Poway Unified School District? ▼
Poway Unified School District has been assessed $4,780 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,780 (a 74.5% reduction).
Does Poway Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Poway 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.
What industry does Poway Unified School District operate in? ▼
Poway 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.
Where does Poway 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, Poway Unified School District ranks #56,802 (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 Poway Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Poway Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $4,780 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yakima School Dist in Yakima, WA is a similar educational services employer with $4,800 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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