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Educational Services · Cottage Grove, OR

South Lane SD 45j3

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Lane SD 45j3 ranks #97,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$210
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Lane SD 45j3 in Cottage Grove, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $210. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected South Lane SD 45j3 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Town of Hancock in Hancock, ME is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $210 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#97,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How South Lane SD 45j3 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows South Lane SD 45j3 runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$210 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 South Lane SD 45j3.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF RIDGEFIELD P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RINCON VALLEY UNIFIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTHWESTERN UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOARD OF REGENTS - T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HANCOCK COUNTY-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AUBURN CSD WEST MIDD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PINE BUSH CSD HIGH S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAYTHEON TECHNICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HEARTLAND COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VALLEY CSD VALLEY CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DE ESC FERNANDO CALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY COLLEGE OF MO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HEYWOOD AVENUE ELEME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WESTMINSTER SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERIDAN COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18South Lane SD 45j3, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
South Lane SD 45j3 has 2 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.

South Lane SD 45j3 in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, South Lane SD 45j3 sits at penalty rank #833 of 856 penalized establishments ($210 assessed).

How South Lane SD 45j3 Compares

South Lane SD 45j3's 3.50 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 runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-29

Last Inspection

2010-04-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$105

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $105 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$210

Current Penalty Amount

$210

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How South Lane SD 45j3 compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric South Lane SD 45j3 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 7 5.7
Total Penalty $210 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $105 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for South Lane SD 45j3, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($210 here).

Greenville County School District $210 SC City of New London Public Schools $210 CT Town of Hancock $210 ME South Portland School Department $200 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lawrence Township - Crossing Guards 2 insp. Cedarville, NJ Town of Ridgefield Public Schools 2 insp. Ridgefield, CT Rincon Valley Unified School District 2 insp. Santa Rosa, CA Leominster Public Schools 2 insp. Leominster, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greenville County School District
Greenville, SC
2 inspections $210
City of New London Public Schools
New London, CT
2 inspections $210
Town of Hancock
Hancock, ME
3 inspections $210
Medford SD 549c
Medford, OR
2 inspections $210
Sisters SD 6
Sisters, OR
2 inspections $210

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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 South Lane SD 45j3 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Lane SD 45j3's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does South Lane SD 45j3 have? ▼
South Lane SD 45j3 has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $210.
How many OSHA inspections has South Lane SD 45j3 had? ▼
South Lane SD 45j3 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-29 and the most recent on 2010-04-29. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Lane SD 45j3? ▼
South Lane SD 45j3 has been assessed $210 in current OSHA penalties.
Does South Lane SD 45j3 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Lane SD 45j3 has 2 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 South Lane SD 45j3 operate in? ▼
South Lane SD 45j3 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 South Lane SD 45j3 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Lane SD 45j3 ranks #97,141 (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 South Lane SD 45j3's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Lane SD 45j3's total OSHA penalty of $210 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Town of Hancock in Hancock, ME is a similar educational services employer with $210 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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