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Brigham Young University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brigham Young University has a mixed safety record: 19 violations across 15 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty89% serious
$61,945
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#3,715
of 100,495 penalized employers

Brigham Young University in Provo, UT has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $61,945. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brigham Young University 15 times over 13 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 17 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mission Valley Elementary School in Eskridge, KS is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
89.5%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Brigham Young University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brigham Young University runs far above peers (20.6x 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

$61,945 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($61,945) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $61,945 $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

What the Data Says About Brigham Young University

The federal enforcement record for Brigham Young University in Provo, UT includes 15 OSHA inspections and 19 violations, translating to 1.27 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 17 (89.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $68,850 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $61,945 - a 10.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,130. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs far above peers (20.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-24 to 2023-08-10, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2010-02-24

Last Inspection

2023-08-10

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,130

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 15 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $4,130 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

89.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$68,850

Current Penalty Amount

$61,945

Penalty Reduction

10.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,905 from the initial assessment of $68,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Brigham Young University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brigham Young University Industry Avg
Inspections 15 2.5
Violations 19 5.7
Total Penalty $61,945 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,130 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigham Young University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brigham Young University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 19 violations across 15 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brigham Young University have? ▼
Brigham Young University has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $61,945.
How many OSHA inspections has Brigham Young University had? ▼
Brigham Young University has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-24 and the most recent on 2023-08-10. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brigham Young University? ▼
Brigham Young University has been assessed $61,945 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $68,850 (a 10.0% reduction).
Does Brigham Young University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brigham Young University has 17 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 Brigham Young University operate in? ▼
Brigham Young University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Brigham Young University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brigham Young University's total OSHA penalty of $61,945 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (20.6x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mission Valley Elementary School in Eskridge, KS is a similar educational services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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