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Educational Services · Riverside, CA

The Regents of the University of California

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Regents of the University of California ranks #14,235 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty30% serious
$23,895
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,235
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Regents of the University of California in Riverside, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,895. 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 Regents of the University of California 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,235 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, Bard College in Annandale on Hudson, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#14,235
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Regents of the University of California runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$23,895 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Regents of the University of California.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNION COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RUTGERS UNIVERSITY- …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UPR JARDIN BOTANICO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26WASHINGTON SOUTH SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAKER COLLEGE OF AUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TROY PUBLIC SCHOOLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WYTHE COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0YONKERS PS - SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE EDUCATION GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYCDOE BEACON HIGH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ABINGDON-AVON CUSD #…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ISD 882 - MONTICELLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FALCONER CSD TEMPLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAYETTEVILLE MANLIUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17The Regents of the U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
The Regents of the University of California has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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 Regents of the University of California in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: The Regents of the University of California is the #105 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($23,895).

How The Regents of the University of California Compares

The Regents of the University of California's 5.00 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 (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-01

Last Inspection

2024-03-19

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,948

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $11,948 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$47,895

Current Penalty Amount

$23,895

Penalty Reduction

50.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,000 from the initial assessment of $47,895. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How The Regents of the University of California compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Regents of the University of California Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 10 5.7
Total Penalty $23,895 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,948 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Regents of the University of California, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,895 here).

Knowlton Township Elementary School $23,800 NJ Morris Hills Regional School District $24,000 NJ Bard College $24,000 NY Trenton Ninth Grade Academy $24,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Union County Public Schools 2 insp. Monroe, NC Rutgers University- Walter K. Gordon Theater 2 insp. Camden, NJ Upr Jardin Botanico Sur 2 insp. San Juan, PR State of Connecticut, Department of Education 2 insp. Torrington, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Knowlton Township Elementary School
Delaware, NJ
2 inspections $23,800
Morris Hills Regional School District
Rockaway Borough, NJ
2 inspections $24,000
Bard College
Annandale on Hudson, NY
2 inspections $24,000
Trenton Ninth Grade Academy
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $24,000
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA
7 inspections $23,780

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What to do with this record

Use The Regents of the University of California'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 The Regents of the University of California safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Regents of the University of California's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 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 Regents of the University of California have? ▼
The Regents of the University of California has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,895.
How many OSHA inspections has The Regents of the University of California had? ▼
The Regents of the University of California has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-01 and the most recent on 2024-03-19. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Regents of the University of California? ▼
The Regents of the University of California has been assessed $23,895 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,895 (a 50.1% reduction).
Does The Regents of the University of California have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Regents of the University of California 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 Regents of the University of California operate in? ▼
The Regents of the University of California operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Regents of the University of California rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Regents of the University of California ranks #14,235 (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 Regents of the University of California's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Regents of the University of California's total OSHA penalty of $23,895 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bard College in Annandale on Hudson, NY is a similar educational services employer with $24,000 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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