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Educational Services · Luzerne, PA

Specialized Education Services of PA, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. ranks #48,996 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,250
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,996
of 99,447 penalized employers

Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. in Luzerne, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,996 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, University of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,200 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#48,996
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$6,250 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Specialized Education Services of PA, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE UNIVERSITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALBANY CITY SD MYERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAY SHORE UFSD BLDGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HYDE PARK CSD NETHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTAMENTO DE EDUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KNOX COUNTY-PARKS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RIDGEWOOD SD-HIGH SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN CAYUGA CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NIAGARA FALLS CSD AB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRIGANTINE SCHOOL MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSITY OF CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Specialized Educatio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. ranks #383 at $6,250 current penalty.

How Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. Compares

Specialized Education Services of PA, INC.'s 0.50 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-01-24

Last Inspection

2025-11-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,125 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$9,458

Current Penalty Amount

$6,250

Penalty Reduction

33.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,208 from the initial assessment of $9,458. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 1 5.7
Total Penalty $6,250 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,125 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Specialized Education Services of PA, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,250 here).

Concordia University $6,215 CA University of San Francisco $6,200 CA Alderson-Broaddus College, INC. $6,300 WV County of Cape May Technical School District $6,300 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The University School of Milwaukee Corporation 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Columbia High School 2 insp. Maplewood, NJ TN Board of Regents - Southwest TN Community College - Macon Cove Campus 2 insp. Memphis, TN Albany City SD Myers Middle School 2 insp. Albany, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Concordia University
Irvine, CA
2 inspections $6,215
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $6,200
Alderson-Broaddus College, INC.
Philippi, WV
2 inspections $6,300
County of Cape May Technical School District
Cape May Court House, NJ
2 inspections $6,300
Medtech College
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Specialized Education Services of PA, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. have? ▼
Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. had? ▼
Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-01-24 and the most recent on 2025-11-25. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Specialized Education Services of PA, INC.? ▼
Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. has been assessed $6,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,458 (a 33.9% reduction).
Does Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. 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 Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. operate in? ▼
Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611699). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Specialized Education Services of PA, INC. ranks #48,996 (the upper 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 Specialized Education Services of PA, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Specialized Education Services of PA, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,250 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, University of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA is a similar educational services employer with $6,200 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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