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Educational Services · Pleasantville, NJ

Washington Avenue Elementary School

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Washington Avenue Elementary School ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Washington Avenue Elementary School in Pleasantville, NJ 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: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Washington Avenue Elementary School 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 #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA is another educational services employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Washington Avenue Elementary School runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Washington Avenue Elementary School.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PHALEN LEADERSHIP AC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10REGIS UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LITTLE FISHES SWIM S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PAUL MITCHELL - THE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DE DR MANUEL ELZABUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UPR-RUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMBITIOUS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF HAMPTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRAINTREE PUBLIC SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYCDOE PS 38, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCDOE FAR ROCKAWAY HS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOLLEY CSD HIGH & MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BINGHAMTON CSD MACAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SUNY SUFFOLK CO COMM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOCES ERIE 2 CHAUT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HARPURSVILLE CSD MID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CASEY-WESTFIELD CUSD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLEASANT RIDGE UNION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Washington Avenue El…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Washington Avenue Elementary School 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.

Washington Avenue Elementary School in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Washington Avenue Elementary School ranks #347 at $7,000 current penalty.

How Washington Avenue Elementary School Compares

Washington Avenue Elementary School'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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-08-16

Last Inspection

2022-11-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Washington Avenue Elementary School compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Washington Avenue Elementary School Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 7 5.7
Total Penalty $7,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Washington Avenue Elementary School, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

Harvard University $7,000 MA Spencer County Board of Education $7,000 KY Carnegie Mellon University $7,000 PA Burlington School District $7,000 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Poway Unified School District 2 insp. Poway, CA Phalen Leadership Academies 2 insp. Harper Woods, MI Regis University 2 insp. Denver, CO Little Fishes Swim School 2 insp. Brentwood, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
8 inspections $7,000
Spencer County Board of Education
Taylorsville, KY
2 inspections $7,000
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $7,000
Burlington County Institute of Technology
Medford, NJ
2 inspections $7,000
Rutgers University- Walter K. Gordon Theater
Camden, NJ
2 inspections $7,000

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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 Washington Avenue Elementary School safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Washington Avenue Elementary School's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Washington Avenue Elementary School have? ▼
Washington Avenue Elementary School has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Washington Avenue Elementary School had? ▼
Washington Avenue Elementary School has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-16 and the most recent on 2022-11-04. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Washington Avenue Elementary School? ▼
Washington Avenue Elementary School has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Washington Avenue Elementary School operate in? ▼
Washington Avenue Elementary 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 Washington Avenue Elementary School rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Washington Avenue Elementary School ranks #45,870 (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 Washington Avenue Elementary School's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Washington Avenue Elementary School's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA is a similar educational services employer with $7,000 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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