EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1915 J ST, EUREKA, CA 95501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-12-14.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 10, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 13, 2001. Of the 1 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $18,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action at Eureka High School, centered on a substantial $18,000 penalty for