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Case Western Reserve University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Case Western Reserve University ranks #19,525 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$18,185
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,525
of 99,447 penalized employers

Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Case Western Reserve University 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,525 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Gateway Charter Academy - Elementary in Dallas, TX is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#19,525
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Case Western Reserve University runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$18,185 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Case Western Reserve University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORRIS HILLS REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MCDANIEL COLLEGE, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSITY OF MINNES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE CONSOLIDATED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ATHOL-ROYALSTON SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FOREST SERVICE, TIMB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LA MESA- SPRING VALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE ESC RAFAEL HERNAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DE - ESC ANA MARIA J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRI-CITY CUSD #1-MID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CUNY COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE UNIVERSITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALBANY CITY SD MYERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAY SHORE UFSD BLDGS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Case Western Reserve…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Case Western Reserve University has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations 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.

Case Western Reserve University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Case Western Reserve University ranks #159 at $18,185 current penalty.

How Case Western Reserve University Compares

Case Western Reserve University's 2.00 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-18

Last Inspection

2020-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,093

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,093 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$30,309

Current Penalty Amount

$18,185

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,124 from the initial assessment of $30,309. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Case Western Reserve University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Case Western Reserve University Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 5.7
Total Penalty $18,185 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,093 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Case Western Reserve University, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,185 here).

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo $18,185 CA Bethlehem Township School District $18,200 NJ Carlstadt Public School $18,200 NJ California State University los Angeles $18,235 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Morris Hills Regional School District 2 insp. Rockaway Borough, NJ McDaniel College, INC 2 insp. Westminster, MD Marshall Public Schools 2 insp. Marshall, MI University of Minnesota 2 insp. ST. Paul, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
3 inspections $18,185
Gateway Charter Academy - Elementary
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Bethlehem Township School District
Asbury, NJ
2 inspections $18,200
Carlstadt Public School
Carlstadt, NJ
2 inspections $18,200
California State University los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
4 inspections $18,235

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What to do with this record

Use Case Western Reserve University's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Case Western Reserve University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Case Western Reserve University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Case Western Reserve University have? ▼
Case Western Reserve University has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,185.
How many OSHA inspections has Case Western Reserve University had? ▼
Case Western Reserve University has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-18 and the most recent on 2020-01-23. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Case Western Reserve University? ▼
Case Western Reserve University has been assessed $18,185 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,309 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Case Western Reserve University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Case Western Reserve University has 4 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 Case Western Reserve University operate in? ▼
Case Western Reserve 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 Case Western Reserve University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Case Western Reserve University ranks #19,525 (the top quarter 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 Case Western Reserve University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Case Western Reserve University's total OSHA penalty of $18,185 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gateway Charter Academy - Elementary in Dallas, TX is a similar educational services employer with $0 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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