Establishment profile
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
2500 NORTH MAIN STREET, SANTA ANA, CA, 92705
712110 — Museums
Summary
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection, with $1,400 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 56th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 220 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $1,400 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3395(H) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| 3395(I) | 1 | 1 | $465 | Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| 3203(B)(2) | 1 | 1 | $375 | Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 7121 within CA. Peer group: 220 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 11 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-02 | Complaint | 3 | — | $1,400 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIAOAKLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- BALBOA ART CONSERVATION CENTERSAN DIEGO — 1 federal enforcement record
- FESTIVAL OF ARTSLAGUNA BEACH — 1 federal enforcement record
- USS HORNET MUSEUMALAMEDA — 1 federal enforcement record
- LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATIONLONG BEACH — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE J PAUL GETTY TRUSTLOS ANGELES — 1 federal enforcement record
- YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTSSAN FRANCISCO — 1 federal enforcement record
- SAN DIEGO AIR & SPACE MUSEUMSAN DIEGO — 1 federal enforcement record
- AUTRY MUSEUMLOS ANGELES — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY's OSHA violation history?
- DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $1,400 in total penalties.
- How does DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY's safety record compare to its industry?
- DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY operates in the museums industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.