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San Diego State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Diego State University ranks #8,435 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$35,135
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,435
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Diego State University in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,135. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation 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 Diego State University 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,435 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,833 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, St. Andrews Christian School in Whittier, CA is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#8,435
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,833
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K 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 San Diego State University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows San Diego State University runs far above peers (11.6x 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

$35,135 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Diego State University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNY PURCHASE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SALT LAKE CITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROYALTON-HARTLAND CS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EVERGREEN STATE COLL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34UPR RECINTO DE RIO P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CHICOPEE PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HOLLEY CSD BUILDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15LINDENHURST UFSD LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13VIRGINIA STATE UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UPR UTUADO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WESTERN IL UNIVERSIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WAYNE CSD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF DANBURY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MANAGEMENT & TRAININ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARION CSD TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MT BAKER SD #507, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14San Diego State Univ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
San Diego State University has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Diego State University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, San Diego State University sits at penalty rank #63 of 856 penalized establishments ($35,135 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, San Diego State University ranks #355 among 478 Educational Services employers with WHD recoveries ($2,833).

Combined federal exposure here: $35,135 OSHA penalties plus $2,833 WHD back wages (7.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How San Diego State University Compares

San Diego State University'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 far above peers (11.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-07-09

Last Inspection

2025-08-29

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,712

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $11,712 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$35,135

Current Penalty Amount

$35,135

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$37,968

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,833
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,833
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,833

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that San Diego State University owed $2,833 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 San Diego State University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric San Diego State University Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 6 5.7
Total Penalty $35,135 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,712 $1,199
View all 3,186 employers in Educational Services →

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for San Diego State University, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,135 here).

Lindenwold Elementary School No. 4 $35,000 NJ Rutgers University Busch Campus $35,000 NJ The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art $35,713 NY Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine $34,350 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Suny Purchase 3 insp. Purchase, NY Salt Lake City School District 3 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Royalton-Hartland CSD Admin/SR High 3 insp. Middleport, NY Evergreen State College the 3 insp. Olympia, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sussex Middle School
Sussex, NJ
2 inspections $38,000
Byram Township Intermediate School
Stanhope, NJ
2 inspections $37,800
Orange School District - Heywood Avenue Es
Orange, NJ
5 inspections $38,250
K-MAR Industries, Inc.
Ocean Springs, MS
0 inspections $0
St. Andrews Christian School
Whittier, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use San Diego State University's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare San Diego State University against Sussex Middle School, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether San Diego State University'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 Diego State University also carries $2,833 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 Diego State University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, San Diego State University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Diego State University have? ▼
San Diego State University has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,135.
How many OSHA inspections has San Diego State University had? ▼
San Diego State University has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-07-09 and the most recent on 2025-08-29. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for San Diego State University? ▼
San Diego State University has been assessed $35,135 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,833 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does San Diego State University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. San Diego State University 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 San Diego State University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against San Diego State University, resulting in $2,833 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does San Diego State University operate in? ▼
San Diego State University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). 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 Diego State University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe San Diego State University 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 $2,833 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does San Diego State University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, San Diego State University ranks #8,435 (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 San Diego State University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
San Diego State University's total OSHA penalty of $35,135 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (11.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, St. Andrews Christian School in Whittier, CA 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.