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Eastern Mennonite University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eastern Mennonite University ranks #44,192 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,298
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,192
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,298. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eastern Mennonite University 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,192 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, West Hills Montessori School in Huntington, NY is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#44,192
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eastern Mennonite University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eastern Mennonite University runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$7,298 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Eastern Mennonite University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSITY OF DENVER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20HADDON HEIGHTS JR-SR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAN BERNARDINO CITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REDFORD UNION SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEWFANE CSD HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SALEM CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WYANDANCH UFSD MARTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DE ESCUELA DANIEL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAROA-FORSYTH SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NIAGARA FALLS CSD SR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DE ESC SUP LUZ AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UC LOS ANGELES FACIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VALLEY PARK ELEMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UPR RECINTO DE BAYAMON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEL NORTE COUNTY UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CARLE PLACE UFSD FAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BUFFALO CITY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Eastern Mennonite Un…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Eastern Mennonite University has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Eastern Mennonite University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Eastern Mennonite University is the #342 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($7,298).

How Eastern Mennonite University Compares

Eastern Mennonite University's 2.50 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-21

Last Inspection

2016-07-07

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,649

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,649 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$11,025

Current Penalty Amount

$7,298

Penalty Reduction

33.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,727 from the initial assessment of $11,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Eastern Mennonite University Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $7,298 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,649 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eastern Mennonite University, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,298 here).

The Regents of the University of California - Santa Cruz $7,350 CA Lafayette College $7,101 PA Georgetown University $7,500 DC Hood River County SD $7,090 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

University of Denver 2 insp. Denver, CO Haddon Heights JR-SR High School 2 insp. Haddon Heights, NJ California State University San Marcos 2 insp. San Marcos, CA Columbia College Chicago 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

St. Anne's Catholic School
Warren, MI
0 inspections $0
Trinity Academy and Daycare
Gary, IN
0 inspections $0
The Regents of the University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
2 inspections $7,350
West Hills Montessori School
Huntington, NY
0 inspections $0
Road Master Drive School
Dunn, NC
0 inspections $0

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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 Eastern Mennonite University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eastern Mennonite University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Eastern Mennonite University have? ▼
Eastern Mennonite University has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,298.
How many OSHA inspections has Eastern Mennonite University had? ▼
Eastern Mennonite University has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-21 and the most recent on 2016-07-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eastern Mennonite University? ▼
Eastern Mennonite University has been assessed $7,298 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,025 (a 33.8% reduction).
Does Eastern Mennonite University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eastern Mennonite University has 5 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 Eastern Mennonite University operate in? ▼
Eastern Mennonite 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 Eastern Mennonite University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eastern Mennonite University ranks #44,192 (the upper 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 Eastern Mennonite University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eastern Mennonite University's total OSHA penalty of $7,298 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, West Hills Montessori School in Huntington, NY 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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