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The Paulo Freire Charter School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Paulo Freire Charter School ranks #23,440 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$15,400
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,440
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Paulo Freire Charter School in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Paulo Freire Charter School 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,440 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Delaware Resource Group in Oklahoma City, OK is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#23,440
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 The Paulo Freire Charter School runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$15,400 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 The Paulo Freire Charter School.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAL POLY POMONA FOUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LUNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNCOMMON CROWN HEIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DE 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: 10BOARD OF EDUCATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH 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: 5The Paulo Freire Cha…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
The Paulo Freire Charter School has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

The Paulo Freire Charter School in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, The Paulo Freire Charter School sits at penalty rank #184 of 856 penalized establishments ($15,400 assessed).

How The Paulo Freire Charter School Compares

The Paulo Freire Charter School's 4.50 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-10

Last Inspection

2016-04-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,700 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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

$15,400

Current Penalty Amount

$15,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How The Paulo Freire Charter School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Paulo Freire Charter School Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $15,400 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,700 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Paulo Freire Charter School, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,400 here).

California State University Maritime Academy $15,335 CA Vallejo City Unified School District, Dan Mini Elementary School $15,280 CA Penn State University $15,244 PA City College of San Francisco $15,195 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, INC. 2 insp. Pomona, CA University of Alaska 2 insp. Juneau, AK Luna Community College 2 insp. Las Vegas, NM Uncommon Crown Heights LLC 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mercer County Technical Schools Sypek Center
Pennington, NJ
2 inspections $15,400
Delaware Resource Group
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
TD Support Services
Jber, AK
0 inspections $0
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA
2 inspections $15,335
Directions For Our Youth
Bronx, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The Paulo Freire Charter School's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Paulo Freire Charter School against Mercer County Technical Schools Sypek Center, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 The Paulo Freire Charter School safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Paulo Freire Charter School's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 The Paulo Freire Charter School have? ▼
The Paulo Freire Charter School has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,400.
How many OSHA inspections has The Paulo Freire Charter School had? ▼
The Paulo Freire Charter School has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-10 and the most recent on 2016-04-19. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Paulo Freire Charter School? ▼
The Paulo Freire Charter School has been assessed $15,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Paulo Freire Charter School have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Paulo Freire Charter School has 3 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 The Paulo Freire Charter School operate in? ▼
The Paulo Freire Charter School 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 The Paulo Freire Charter School rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Paulo Freire Charter School ranks #23,440 (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 The Paulo Freire Charter School's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Paulo Freire Charter School's total OSHA penalty of $15,400 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Delaware Resource Group in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar educational services employer with $0 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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