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Santa Fe Public Schools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Fe Public Schools has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$19,670
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Santa Fe Public Schools in Santa Fe, NM has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,670. 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 Santa Fe Public Schools 5 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 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 above peers (2.0x 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, Lewis Central Community School District in Council Bluffs, IA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,547 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
82%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Santa Fe Public Schools compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Santa Fe Public Schools runs far above peers (6.5x 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

$19,670 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Santa Fe Public Schools

The federal enforcement record for Santa Fe Public Schools in Santa Fe, NM includes 5 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 1.60 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $19,670 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $19,670 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,934. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.5x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-01-25 to 2024-12-19, a window of roughly 15 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-01-25

Last Inspection

2024-12-19

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,934

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 5 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $3,934 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

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

$19,670

Current Penalty Amount

$19,670

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,670

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Santa Fe Public Schools compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Santa Fe Public Schools Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.5
Violations 8 5.7
Total Penalty $19,670 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,934 $1,198
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0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $19,547
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Cambridge, MA
3 inspections $19,500
Rocky Mount Preparatory School, Inc.
Battleboro, NC
0 inspections $0
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4 inspections $19,412

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Fe Public Schools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Santa Fe Public Schools's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 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 Santa Fe Public Schools have? ▼
Santa Fe Public Schools has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,670.
How many OSHA inspections has Santa Fe Public Schools had? ▼
Santa Fe Public Schools has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-25 and the most recent on 2024-12-19. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Santa Fe Public Schools? ▼
Santa Fe Public Schools has been assessed $19,670 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Santa Fe Public Schools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Santa Fe Public Schools has 8 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 Santa Fe Public Schools been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Santa Fe Public Schools, 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 Santa Fe Public Schools operate in? ▼
Santa Fe Public Schools operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Santa Fe Public Schools owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Santa Fe Public Schools 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.
How does Santa Fe Public Schools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Santa Fe Public Schools's total OSHA penalty of $19,670 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (6.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lewis Central Community School District in Council Bluffs, IA is a similar educational services employer with $19,547 in current penalties.

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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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