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Educational Services · Westminster, CA

Westminster School District

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westminster School District ranks #72,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,450
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,791
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#72,791
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Westminster School District.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE ESC REACREDITADA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WILLIAMS COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROCKETT COUNTY BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WESTBURY UFSD FACILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ROCKVILLE CENTRE UFS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ARLINGTON COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCDOE MS 114 EAST S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAIRPORT CSD JEFFERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ONEIDA CITY SD WILLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STOCKBRIDGE VALLEY CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MANCHESTER CITY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PATERSON SD-BORIS KN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LANCASTER CSD COMO P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN IL UNIVERSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SKANEATELES CSD HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ALDERSON-BROADDUS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Westminster School D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Westminster School District has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Westminster School District in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Westminster School District is the #580 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($2,450).

How Westminster School District Compares

Westminster School District's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

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

$1,199

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 $1,199.

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 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Westminster School District Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $2,450 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,225 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Westminster School District, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,450 here).

Queen Anne's County Public Schools $2,450 MD Precision Manufacturing Institute $2,430 PA Medical University of South Carolina $2,430 SC DE $2,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DE Esc Reacreditada Ofelia Diaz 2 insp. Vega Baja, PR Williams College 2 insp. Williamstown, MA Upper Iowa University 2 insp. Fayette, IA Crockett County Board of Education - High School 2 insp. Alamo, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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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 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 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Westminster School District rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Westminster School District ranks #72,791 (the lower 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 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 $3,025 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.
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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