Pasadena Unified School District Safety Record

Pasadena, CA · Educational Services

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/01/2020

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Pasadena Unified School District in Pasadena, California has 59 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $22,530 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2020.

Pasadena Unified School District in Pasadena, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the educational services industry, this places Pasadena Unified School District among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

17 of the 59 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.7 Pasadena Unified School District violations/inspection
vs
2.9 Educational Services avg
Above industry average
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59 Violations
16 Inspections
17 Serious
$22,530 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
41 ($6,410)
Serious?
17 ($12,120)
Repeat?
1 ($4,000)
1430.1 A0 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1990
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1993
1430.1 C0 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
1529. H07 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
2340.0022 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 59 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $33,870 in penalties for Pasadena Unified School District, later reduced to $22,530 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
2340.0016 OSHA Standard
3 citations $420
1430.1 A0 OSHA Standard
3 citations $375
5193. H01 OSHA Standard
2 citations
5142. B02 OSHA Standard
2 citations
4070. A OSHA Standard
2 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Pasadena Unified School District in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/01/2020 M? Pasadena, CA 3 $12,060
12/04/2006 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 0 $0
05/04/2005 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 5 $6,975
02/28/2003 Follow-Up? Pasadena, CA 3 $745
09/23/2002 Unprogrammed Related? Pasadena, CA 0 $0
04/04/2000 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 3 $2,750
02/03/2000 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 0 $0
03/25/1997 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 12 $0
11/16/1995 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 7 $0
04/24/1995 Follow-Up? Pasadena, CA 2 $0
03/22/1995 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 6 $0
12/16/1994 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 1 $0
02/09/1993 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 2 $0
01/21/1992 Follow-Up? Pasadena, CA 0 $0
08/06/1991 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 13 $0
09/17/1990 Complaint? Pasadena, CA 2 $0

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