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Colorado Heights University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colorado Heights University ranks #24,271 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$14,904
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#24,271
of 99,447 penalized employers

Colorado Heights University in Denver, CO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,904. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Colorado Heights University 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,271 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Research Institute for Learning and Dev. in Lexington, MA is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#24,271
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Colorado Heights University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Colorado Heights University runs well above peers (4.9x 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

$14,904 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Colorado Heights University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWILDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GROVER CLEVELAND ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LINDEN UNIFIED SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SYRACUSE CITY SD LEM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MADISON ELEMENTARY S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SUNY COLLEGE AT BROC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HANNIBAL CSD DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AIMHI SHOOTING RANGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9KODIAK ISLAND BOROUG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THOMAS NELSON COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0OSWEGO CSD C RILEY E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NEWARK SCHOOL DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NORTH TONAWANDA CITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PATERSON SD-FACILITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RUSH-HENRIETTA CSD T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18RSU 87, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Colorado Heights Uni…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Colorado Heights University has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Colorado Heights University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Colorado Heights University sits at penalty rank #196 of 856 penalized establishments ($14,904 assessed).

How Colorado Heights University Compares

Colorado Heights University's 5.00 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 well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-23

Last Inspection

2012-08-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,968

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $4,968 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

20.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$25,054

Current Penalty Amount

$14,904

Penalty Reduction

40.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,150 from the initial assessment of $25,054. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Colorado Heights University Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 15 5.7
Total Penalty $14,904 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,968 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Colorado Heights University, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,904 here).

California State University Northridge $14,830 CA Harold Wilson School $15,000 NJ Madison Avenue School $15,000 NJ Marine Academy of Science and Technology $14,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Wildwood High School 3 insp. Wildwood, NJ Grover Cleveland Elementary School 3 insp. Rahway, NJ Linden Unified School District 3 insp. Stockton, CA Syracuse City SD Lemoyne Elementary 3 insp. Syracuse, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Research Institute for Learning and Dev.
Lexington, MA
0 inspections $0
Blue Print Test Preparation
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Harold Wilson School
Newark, NJ
2 inspections $15,000
EBS Healthcare Company
West Chester, PA
0 inspections $0
Madison Avenue School
Irvington, NJ
2 inspections $15,000

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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 Colorado Heights University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Colorado Heights University's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Colorado Heights University have? ▼
Colorado Heights University has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,904.
How many OSHA inspections has Colorado Heights University had? ▼
Colorado Heights University has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-23 and the most recent on 2012-08-08. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Colorado Heights University? ▼
Colorado Heights University has been assessed $14,904 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,054 (a 40.5% reduction).
Does Colorado Heights University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Colorado Heights University has 10 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Colorado Heights University operate in? ▼
Colorado Heights 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 Colorado Heights University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Colorado Heights University ranks #24,271 (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 Colorado Heights University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Colorado Heights University's total OSHA penalty of $14,904 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Research Institute for Learning and Dev. in Lexington, MA 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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