Educational Services · Sacramento, CA

Sacramento City Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sacramento City Unified School District ranks #10,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty7% serious
$30,700
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#10,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sacramento City Unified School District in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,700. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 7 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sacramento City Unified School District 11 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $8,701 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Dynamic System Technology in Fairfax, VA is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
6.7%
of violations were serious
#10,210
of 99,447 penalized employers
$8,701
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K 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 Sacramento City Unified School District runs far above peers (10.1x 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

$30,700 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sacramento City Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.89.710.511.312.2014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJACKSONVILLE SD 117 …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9DE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13ALASKA UAA, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 57RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 37DE, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2DE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 23V.I. DEPARTMENT OF E…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 56DE, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 22V.I. DEPARTMENT OF E…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 56DE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9KLAMATH FALLS CITY S…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 20STATE OF OREGON OREG…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF NORWALK PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 32ROWAN UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 14SUNY ESF, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 27DE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17UPR, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 18EASTERN CONNECTICUT …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 34Sacramento City Unif…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 30
Sacramento City Unified School District has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Sacramento City Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sacramento City Unified School District ranks #77 at $30,700 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Sacramento City Unified School District at rank #220 of 478 employers ($8,701 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $30,700 OSHA penalties plus $8,701 WHD back wages (22.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sacramento City Unified School District Compares

Sacramento City Unified School District's 2.73 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 (10.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2010-01-05

Last Inspection

2025-03-27

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,791

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 11 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $2,791 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

6.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

6.7% of total

26

Other-Than-Serious

86.7% 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

$37,900

Current Penalty Amount

$30,700

Penalty Reduction

19.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$39,401

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,200 from the initial assessment of $37,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,701
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,243
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$8,701

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sacramento City Unified School District owed $8,701 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 7 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 Sacramento City Unified School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sacramento City Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.5
Violations 30 5.7
Total Penalty $30,700 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,791 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sacramento City 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 ($30,700 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

Use Sacramento City 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 Sacramento City Unified School District against DE Escuela Angel SandóN MartíNez, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sacramento City 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
  • Sacramento City Unified School District also carries $8,701 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 Sacramento City Unified School District safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sacramento City Unified School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 11 inspections, including 2 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 Sacramento City Unified School District have?
Sacramento City Unified School District has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Sacramento City Unified School District had?
Sacramento City Unified School District has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-05 and the most recent on 2025-03-27. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sacramento City Unified School District?
Sacramento City Unified School District has been assessed $30,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,900 (a 19.0% reduction). Additionally, $8,701 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sacramento City Unified School District have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sacramento City Unified School District has 2 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Sacramento City Unified School District been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sacramento City Unified School District, resulting in $8,701 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sacramento City Unified School District operate in?
Sacramento City 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 Sacramento City Unified School District owes me wages?
If you believe Sacramento City 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 $8,701 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sacramento City 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, Sacramento City Unified School District ranks #10,210 (the top 10% 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 Sacramento City Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average?
Sacramento City Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $30,700 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (10.1x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dynamic System Technology in Fairfax, VA 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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