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University of California San Diego

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of California San Diego ranks #7,375 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty43% serious
$38,650
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,375
of 99,447 penalized employers

University of California San Diego in LA Jolla, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,650. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University of California San Diego 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,375 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, K-MAR Industries, Inc. in Ocean Springs, MS is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#7,375
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 University of California San Diego runs far above peers (12.8x 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

$38,650 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 University of California San Diego.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOE SECONDARY SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FREDONIA CSD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LYONS CSD MIDDLE/HIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WAPPINGERS CSD MYERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BOCES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BLOOMSBURY SCHOOL DI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LAFAYETTE STREET SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SUNY NEW PALTZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSDOCCS CAPE VINCEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MARCUS WHITMAN CSD M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JUSTICE PARK DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DE ESC CARLOS CONDE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11UNIONDALE UFSD TURTL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DEP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DANSVILLE CSD BUS GA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17FINGER LAKES COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ROSELLE SCHOOL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF ENFIELD PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3University of Califo…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
University of California San Diego has 3 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.

University of California San Diego in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, University of California San Diego ranks #53 at $38,650 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $38,650 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How University of California San Diego Compares

University of California San Diego's 2.33 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 (12.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-02-26

Last Inspection

2022-10-26

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,883

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $12,883 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$40,650

Current Penalty Amount

$38,650

Penalty Reduction

4.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$38,650

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $40,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric University of California San Diego Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 7 5.7
Total Penalty $38,650 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,883 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,650 here).

University of Virginia $38,799 VA Orange School District - Heywood Avenue Es $38,250 NJ Sussex Middle School $38,000 NJ Byram Township Intermediate School $37,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Pennsylvania College of Technology 3 insp. Williamsport, PA Nycdoe Secondary School for Journalism 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Fredonia CSD 3 insp. Fredonia, NY Lyons CSD Middle/High School 3 insp. Lyons, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
10 inspections $38,799
K-MAR Industries, Inc.
Ocean Springs, MS
0 inspections $0
Orange School District - Heywood Avenue Es
Orange, NJ
5 inspections $38,250
Dynamic System Technology
Fairfax, VA
0 inspections $0
Sussex Middle School
Sussex, NJ
2 inspections $38,000

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What to do with this record

Use University of California San Diego's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare University of California San Diego against University of Virginia, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether University of California San Diego's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • University of California San Diego also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 University of California San Diego safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University of California San Diego's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 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 University of California San Diego have? ▼
University of California San Diego has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,650.
How many OSHA inspections has University of California San Diego had? ▼
University of California San Diego has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-26 and the most recent on 2022-10-26. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of California San Diego? ▼
University of California San Diego has been assessed $38,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,650 (a 4.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does University of California San Diego have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University of California San Diego has 3 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.
Has University of California San Diego been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against University of California San Diego, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does University of California San Diego operate in? ▼
University of California San Diego 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.
What should I do if University of California San Diego owes me wages? ▼
If you believe University of California San Diego owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does University of California San Diego rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of California San Diego ranks #7,375 (the top 10% 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 University of California San Diego's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University of California San Diego's total OSHA penalty of $38,650 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (12.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, K-MAR Industries, Inc. in Ocean Springs, MS 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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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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.