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San Bernardino City Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Bernardino City Unified School District ranks #12,490 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty11% serious
$26,440
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#12,490
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Bernardino City Unified School District in San Bernardino, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,440. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District 6 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,490 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Stanford University in Stanford, CA is another educational services employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $26,165 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection
10.5%
of violations were serious
#12,490
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District runs far above peers (8.7x 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

$26,440 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 San Bernardino City Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0023.947.871.795.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13AUSTIN PEAY STATE UN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14CONNECTICUT TECHNICA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 91CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2NYS EDUCATION DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9TRENTON SD-HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6V.I. DEPARTMENT OF E…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11PATERSON PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 60EAST ORANGE SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0DE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF STRATFORD BO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9NORTHWESTERN REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 66EUGENE SD 4J, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6DE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23UNIVERSITY OF MASSAC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11DE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26San Bernardino City …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19
San Bernardino City Unified School District has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

San Bernardino City Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: San Bernardino City Unified School District is the #90 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($26,440).

Combined federal exposure here: $26,440 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How San Bernardino City Unified School District Compares

San Bernardino City Unified School District's 3.17 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 (8.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2014-06-10

Last Inspection

2026-02-18

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,407

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 6 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $4,407 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

10.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

89.5% 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

$32,440

Current Penalty Amount

$26,440

Penalty Reduction

18.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$26,440

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,000 from the initial assessment of $32,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric San Bernardino City Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.5
Violations 19 5.7
Total Penalty $26,440 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,407 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for San Bernardino 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 ($26,440 here).

King School, INC. $26,463 CT Rahway High School $26,500 NJ Thomas B Conley School $26,100 NJ Von E Mauger Middle School $26,100 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

TN Board of Regents - Tcat - Hartsville 6 insp. Hartsville, TN Austin Peay State University - Maintenance Department 6 insp. Clarksville, TN Connecticut Technical Education and Career System 6 insp. Danielson, CT Clark County School District 6 insp. Henderson, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

King School, INC.
Stamford, CT
2 inspections $26,463
Rahway High School
Rahway, NJ
4 inspections $26,500
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
11 inspections $26,165
Thomas B Conley School
Asbury, NJ
3 inspections $26,100
Von E Mauger Middle School
Middlesex, NJ
2 inspections $26,100

Compare San Bernardino City Unified School District vs King School, INC. side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District against King School, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether San Bernardino 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
  • San Bernardino City Unified School District also carries $0 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, San Bernardino City Unified School District's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 6 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District have? ▼
San Bernardino City Unified School District has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,440.
How many OSHA inspections has San Bernardino City Unified School District had? ▼
San Bernardino City Unified School District has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-10 and the most recent on 2026-02-18. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for San Bernardino City Unified School District? ▼
San Bernardino City Unified School District has been assessed $26,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,440 (a 18.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does San Bernardino City Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. San Bernardino City Unified School District has 2 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does San Bernardino City Unified School District operate in? ▼
San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District owes me wages? ▼
If you believe San Bernardino 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does San Bernardino 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, San Bernardino City Unified School District ranks #12,490 (the top quarter 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 San Bernardino City Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
San Bernardino City Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $26,440 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (8.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stanford University in Stanford, CA is a similar educational services employer with $26,165 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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