Educational Services · Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bob Jones University ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,250
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bob Jones University 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17- Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School in Tolleson, AZ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bob Jones University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bob Jones University runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,250 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Bob Jones University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE ESC. APOLO SAN AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTH MAIN STREET SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH HAVEN PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AUGUSTA SCHOOL DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26THE CRUCIBLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOMERSET COUNTY EMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WYANDANCH UFSD BLDGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16REEF-SUNSET UNIFIED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KENMORE UFSD E SR HI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NIAGARA FALLS CSD KA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DE ESCUELA ANGEL SAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMADOR COUNTY UNIFIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRINCE GEORGE'S COUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VIRGINIA TECH - CARP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WEST ISLIP UFSD BLDG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PEMBROKE CSD JR/SR H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PERTH AMBOY SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Bob Jones University, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Bob Jones University has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Bob Jones University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bob Jones University ranks #598 at $2,250 current penalty.

How Bob Jones University Compares

Bob Jones University's 0.50 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 runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-31

Last Inspection

2013-06-12

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,125 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,250 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Bob Jones University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bob Jones University Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 1 5.7
Total Penalty $2,250 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bob Jones University, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Bob Jones University safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Bob Jones University's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 Bob Jones University have?
Bob Jones University has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Bob Jones University had?
Bob Jones University has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-31 and the most recent on 2013-06-12. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bob Jones University?
Bob Jones University has been assessed $2,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Bob Jones University have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Bob Jones University has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bob Jones University operate in?
Bob Jones University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bob Jones University rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bob Jones University ranks #74,431 (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 Bob Jones University's safety record compare to industry average?
Bob Jones University's total OSHA penalty of $2,250 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, Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17- Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School in Tolleson, AZ is a similar educational services employer with $2,250 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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