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Educational Services · Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester Community Schools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rochester Community Schools ranks #82,453 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
$1,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rochester Community Schools in Rochester Hills, MI 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: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rochester Community Schools 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 #82,453 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. For comparison, Queen City Academy Charter School in Plainfield, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • 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.

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How Rochester Community Schools compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rochester Community Schools runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Rochester Community Schools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE PAULO FREIRE CHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SANTA MONICA MALIBU …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UPPER DEERFIELD TOWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MANCHESTER CITY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEARTLAND FAMILY SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSITY OF TENNES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LYNBROOK UFSD MARION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSITY OF TENNES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EAST TENNESSEE STATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1QUEENSBURY UNION FRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHESTERFIELD COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTCHESTER SD 92 1/…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLINTON CUSD #15-WEB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CORINTH CSD BUS GARAGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RUTGERS UNIVERSITY B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ESCONDIDO UNION SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FROG POND ELEMENTARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DYNASTY TRUCKING SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC CITY HIGH S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Rochester Community …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Rochester Community Schools 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.

Rochester Community Schools in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rochester Community Schools ranks #652 at $1,400 current penalty.

How Rochester Community Schools Compares

Rochester Community Schools'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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-06

Last Inspection

2011-12-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $700 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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Rochester Community Schools compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rochester Community Schools Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $1,400 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $700 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rochester Community Schools, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

Queen City Academy Charter School $1,400 NJ Wantage Elementary School $1,400 NJ Town of West Hartford Public Schools $1,391 CT Redlands Unified School District $1,350 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Paulo Freire Charter School 2 insp. Newark, NJ Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District 2 insp. Santa Monica, CA Upper Deerfield Township School District - Crossing Guards 2 insp. Bridgeton, NJ Manchester City Schools - Technology Building 2 insp. Manchester, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Queen City Academy Charter School
Plainfield, NJ
2 inspections $1,400
Wantage Elementary School
Wantage, NJ
2 inspections $1,400
Small Business Development Center
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Town of West Hartford Public Schools
West Hartford, CT
2 inspections $1,391
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
6 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Rochester Community Schools's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Rochester Community Schools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rochester Community Schools'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 Rochester Community Schools have? ▼
Rochester Community Schools has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Rochester Community Schools had? ▼
Rochester Community Schools has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-06 and the most recent on 2011-12-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rochester Community Schools? ▼
Rochester Community Schools has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Rochester Community Schools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rochester Community Schools 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.
What industry does Rochester Community Schools operate in? ▼
Rochester Community Schools 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 Rochester Community Schools rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rochester Community Schools ranks #82,453 (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 Rochester Community Schools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rochester Community Schools's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 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, Queen City Academy Charter School in Plainfield, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $1,400 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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