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Educational Services · Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District ranks #66,955 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$3,165
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,955
of 99,447 penalized employers

Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District in Santa Monica, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,165. 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 Monica Malibu Unified School District 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,955 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pacifica School District in Pacifica, CA is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,145 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#66,955
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,165 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LUNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MANCHESTER REGIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW JERSEY CITY UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNCOMMON CROWN HEIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE ESC FRAY BARTOLOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAGINAW PUBLIC SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UPR RECINTO CAROLINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROCHESTER COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WORCESTER PUBLIC SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENEVILLE CITY SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VALLEY STREAM CENTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SISTEMA UNIVERSITARI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOARD OF REGENTS - T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRINCE GEORGE'S COMM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOUTH KORTRIGHT CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SOUTH PEKIN SD #137-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BERKELEY SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO CSD PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PINE VALLEY CSD HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Santa Monica Malibu …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District ranks #526 at $3,165 current penalty.

How Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Compares

Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District's 1.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-11

Last Inspection

2017-11-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,583

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,583 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,215

Current Penalty Amount

$3,165

Penalty Reduction

56.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,050 from the initial assessment of $7,215. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 5.7
Total Penalty $3,165 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,583 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Santa Monica Malibu 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 ($3,165 here).

Goucher College $3,140 MD Kodiak Island Borough School District $3,200 AK Albuquerque Public Schools $3,200 NM Weston Public Schools $3,200 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

University of Alaska 2 insp. Juneau, AK Luna Community College 2 insp. Las Vegas, NM Manchester Regional High School 2 insp. Haledon, NJ New Jersey City University - Facilities Department 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Jewish University
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $3,150
UMKC School of Dentistry
Kansas City, MO
0 inspections $0
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
Santa Maria, CA
3 inspections $3,185
Pacifica School District
Pacifica, CA
3 inspections $3,145
Goucher College
Towson, MD
3 inspections $3,140

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What to do with this record

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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 Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Monica Malibu Unified School District have? ▼
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,165.
How many OSHA inspections has Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District had? ▼
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-11 and the most recent on 2017-11-02. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District? ▼
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District has been assessed $3,165 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,215 (a 56.1% reduction).
Does Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District has 1 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.
What industry does Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District operate in? ▼
Santa Monica Malibu 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.
Where does Santa Monica Malibu 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, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District ranks #66,955 (the lower half 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 Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District's total OSHA penalty of $3,165 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacifica School District in Pacifica, CA is a similar educational services employer with $3,145 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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