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Educational Services · Westminster, CA

Westminster School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westminster School District has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,450
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,584
of 100,495 penalized employers

Westminster School District in Westminster, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Westminster School District 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower 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, Queen Anne's County Public Schools in Centreville, MD is another educational services employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $2,450 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
27%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Westminster School District compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Westminster School District sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$2,450 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Westminster School District

The federal enforcement record for Westminster School District in Westminster, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $5,150 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,450 - a 52.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,225. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-01-17 to 2017-08-16, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-17

Last Inspection

2017-08-16

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,225 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$5,150

Current Penalty Amount

$2,450

Penalty Reduction

52.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,700 from the initial assessment of $5,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Westminster School District compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Westminster School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $2,450 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,225 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Centreville, MD
8 inspections $2,450
Alief Independent School District
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
3 inspections $2,435
Precision Manufacturing Institute
Meadville, PA
2 inspections $2,430
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
2 inspections $2,430

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westminster School District safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Westminster School District's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Westminster School District have? ▼
Westminster School District has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Westminster School District had? ▼
Westminster School District has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-17 and the most recent on 2017-08-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Westminster School District? ▼
Westminster School District has been assessed $2,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,150 (a 52.4% reduction).
What industry does Westminster School District operate in? ▼
Westminster School District operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Westminster School District's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Westminster School District's total OSHA penalty of $2,450 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Queen Anne's County Public Schools in Centreville, MD is a similar educational services employer with $2,450 in current penalties.

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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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