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Educational Services · Columbia, SC

Richland County School District One

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Richland County School District One ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,200
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Richland County School District One in Columbia, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,200. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Richland County School District One 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 $259,454 in back wages owed to 18 affected workers. For comparison, Gryphon Group Security Solutions in Maxton, NC is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers
$259,454
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 34/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $259K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($259K 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 Richland County School District One runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,200 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% 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 Richland County School District One.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEDAR GROVE PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ISD 742 - APOLLO HIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EAST ISLIP UFSD BLDG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARRISON UFSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SCHENECTADY CSD DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2V.I. DEPARTMENT OF E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SUMNER COUNTY GOVERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15EAST ALTON SCHOOL DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SANTA ROSA CITY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LE ROY CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRACE WILDAY JUNIOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AUTOMOTIVE INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIVERS ACADEMY OF TH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNDERWATER CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SUNY STONY BROOK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA POLYTECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LYONS CSD ELEMENTARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TULLAHOMA CITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Richland County Scho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Richland County School District One has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Richland County School District One in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Richland County School District One ranks #670 at $1,200 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Richland County School District One ranks #8 among 478 Educational Services employers with WHD recoveries ($259,454).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,200 OSHA penalties plus $259,454 WHD back wages (99.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Richland County School District One Compares

Richland County School District One's 1.50 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-20

Last Inspection

2013-04-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $600 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,200

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$260,654

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$259,454
Employees Affected
18
WHD Violations
1,250
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$14,414
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$259,454

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Richland County School District One owed $259,454 in back wages to 18 employees across 1 case and 1,250 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 Richland County School District One compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Richland County School District One Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $1,200 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $600 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Richland County School District One, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,200 here).

Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School $1,200 VT Southeast Career and Technical Academy $1,200 NV Peralta Comm. Coll. Dist.-Merritt Coll Sci. Annex $1,200 CA El Centro Elementary School District $1,210 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cedar Grove Public Schools 2 insp. Cedar Grove, NJ Hamilton High School-West 2 insp. Hamilton, NJ Isd 742 - Apollo High School 2 insp. ST Cloud, MN University of Redlands 2 insp. San Anselmo, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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Uniondale High School
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0 inspections $0
Gryphon Group Security Solutions
Maxton, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Richland County School District One's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Richland County School District One against United Soccer Academy, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Richland County School District One's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Richland County School District One also carries $259,454 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 Richland County School District One safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Richland County School District One's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. 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 Richland County School District One have? ▼
Richland County School District One has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Richland County School District One had? ▼
Richland County School District One has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-20 and the most recent on 2013-04-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Richland County School District One? ▼
Richland County School District One has been assessed $1,200 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $259,454 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Richland County School District One have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Richland County School District One has 3 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 Richland County School District One been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Richland County School District One, resulting in $259,454 in back wages owed to 18 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Richland County School District One operate in? ▼
Richland County School District One 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 Richland County School District One owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Richland County School District One 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 $259,454 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Richland County School District One rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Richland County School District One ranks #84,567 (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 Richland County School District One's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Richland County School District One's total OSHA penalty of $1,200 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gryphon Group Security Solutions in Maxton, NC 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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