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San Diego Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), San Diego Unified School District ranks #5,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty23% serious
$47,720
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#5,486
of 99,447 penalized employers

San Diego Unified School District in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,720. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 Unified School District 9 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,486 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 runs well above peers (3.6x 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, Iowa State University in Ames, IA is another educational services employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $47,480 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
23.1%
of violations were serious
#5,486
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (1.4 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 2 WHD cases ($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 Diego Unified School District runs far above peers (15.8x 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

$47,720 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.98.499.610.1016.53349.566OSHA inspectionsViolations citedIOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 7VI DEPARTMENT OF EDU…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 14SUNY DELHI, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF BRIDGEPORT P…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 9BARKER CENTRAL SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 40EASTERN CONNECTICUT …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 34DE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL CONNECTICUT …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 63UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 21DE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 9CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4DE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16DE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6GREEN RIVER COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16KLAMATH FALLS CITY S…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 20STATE OF OREGON OREG…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6HARVARD UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 41MARIE KATZENBACH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 50San Diego Unified Sc…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 13
San Diego Unified School District has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, San Diego Unified School District sits at penalty rank #30 of 856 penalized establishments ($47,720 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $47,720 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How San Diego Unified School District Compares

San Diego Unified School District's 1.44 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 (15.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2010-04-28

Last Inspection

2023-08-31

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,302

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 9 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $5,302 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

23.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

76.9% 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

$53,690

Current Penalty Amount

$47,720

Penalty Reduction

11.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$47,720

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,970 from the initial assessment of $53,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric San Diego Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.5
Violations 13 5.7
Total Penalty $47,720 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,302 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for San Diego 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 ($47,720 here).

Iowa State University $47,480 IA DE $49,800 PR Michigan Technological University $50,025 MI Clark College $50,170 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Iowa State University 9 insp. Ames, IA VI Department of Education 9 insp. Kingshill, VI Suny Delhi 9 insp. Delhi, NY City of Bridgeport Public Schools 9 insp. Bridgeport, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
9 inspections $47,480
Central Mass. Safety Council
West Boylston, MA
0 inspections $0
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
7 inspections $46,220
Jarvis Christian College
Hawkins, TX
0 inspections $0
Rutgers University- Emergency Services
New Brunswick, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use San Diego 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 Diego Unified School District against Iowa State University, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, San Diego Unified School District's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 9 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 Unified School District have? ▼
San Diego Unified School District has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,720.
How many OSHA inspections has San Diego Unified School District had? ▼
San Diego Unified School District has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-28 and the most recent on 2023-08-31. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for San Diego Unified School District? ▼
San Diego Unified School District has been assessed $47,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $53,690 (a 11.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does San Diego Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. San Diego Unified School District 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 Unified School District been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against San Diego 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 Diego Unified School District operate in? ▼
San Diego 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 Diego Unified School District owes me wages? ▼
If you believe San Diego 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 2 cases.
Where does San Diego 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 Diego Unified School District ranks #5,486 (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 Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
San Diego Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $47,720 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (15.8x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Iowa State University in Ames, IA is a similar educational services employer with $47,480 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 9 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.