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Educational Services · Seattle, WA

School Dist #1 Seattle

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), School Dist #1 Seattle ranks #19,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$17,950
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#19,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

School Dist #1 Seattle in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected School Dist #1 Seattle 7 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Irvine Unified School District in Irvine, CA is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#19,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How School Dist #1 Seattle compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows School Dist #1 Seattle runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$17,950 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 School Dist #1 Seattle.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0EAST WHITTIER CITY S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CITY COLLEGE OF SAN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4MALONE CSD FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6SUNY BROOME COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6DE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3UPR RECINTO DE ARECIBO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18BELFAST - CSD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26CUNY BRONX COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1UC LOS ANGELES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8UPR, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7SUNY ONEONTA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10GEORGE MASON UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5SUNY GENESEO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14CAL STATE CHICO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7School Dist #1 Seattle, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7
School Dist #1 Seattle has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

School Dist #1 Seattle in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, School Dist #1 Seattle ranks #168 at $17,950 current penalty.

How School Dist #1 Seattle Compares

School Dist #1 Seattle's 1.00 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 (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-12-16

Last Inspection

2014-12-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,564

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 7 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,564 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$17,950

Current Penalty Amount

$17,950

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How School Dist #1 Seattle compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric School Dist #1 Seattle Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.5
Violations 7 5.7
Total Penalty $17,950 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,564 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for School Dist #1 Seattle, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,950 here).

University of Iowa $17,924 IA Frog Pond Elementary School $18,000 NJ Irvine Unified School District $18,000 CA University of California Santa Barbara $18,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Boston Public Schools 7 insp. Boston, MA Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University 7 insp. Blacksburg, VA East Whittier City School District 7 insp. Whittier, CA City College of San Francisco 7 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Frog Pond Elementary School
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
2 inspections $18,000
Irvine Unified School District
Irvine, CA
3 inspections $18,000
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
2 inspections $18,000
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA
2 inspections $18,000
Lodi Unified School District
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $18,000

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What to do with this record

Use School Dist #1 Seattle's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 School Dist #1 Seattle safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, School Dist #1 Seattle's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 7 inspections, including 5 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 School Dist #1 Seattle have? ▼
School Dist #1 Seattle has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,950.
How many OSHA inspections has School Dist #1 Seattle had? ▼
School Dist #1 Seattle has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-16 and the most recent on 2014-12-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for School Dist #1 Seattle? ▼
School Dist #1 Seattle has been assessed $17,950 in current OSHA penalties.
Does School Dist #1 Seattle have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. School Dist #1 Seattle has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 School Dist #1 Seattle operate in? ▼
School Dist #1 Seattle 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 School Dist #1 Seattle rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, School Dist #1 Seattle ranks #19,965 (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 School Dist #1 Seattle's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
School Dist #1 Seattle's total OSHA penalty of $17,950 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Irvine Unified School District in Irvine, CA is a similar educational services employer with $18,000 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 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.