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Emory University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emory University ranks #22,179 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$16,175
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#22,179
of 99,447 penalized employers

Emory University in Atlanta, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,175. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Emory University 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,179 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, AA to ZZ Child Care and Learning Center in Dover, PA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#22,179
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Emory University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Emory University runs far above peers (13.7x 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

$16,175 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Emory University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPREAKNESS HEALTHCARE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14KIDS BEHAVIORAL HEAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2LOMA LINDA UNIVERSIT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21NYSOASAS DICK VAN DY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RENSSELAER CO VAN RE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14FORT SANDERS REGIONA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MASSENA VOLUNTEER EM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7MDHHS WALTER P REUTH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5EISENHOWER MEDICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SAN JUAN REGIONAL ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CARE CENTER INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CENTRAL VALLEY SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1NYS OPWDD FINGER LAK…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH MOUNTAIN HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2KAISER PERMANENTE HO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1DAMERON HOSPITAL ASS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Emory University, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
Emory University has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Emory University in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Emory University is the #335 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($16,175).

Combined federal exposure here: $16,175 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Emory University Compares

Emory University's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (13.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-01-19

Last Inspection

2022-05-24

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,044

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,044 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

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

$42,275

Current Penalty Amount

$16,175

Penalty Reduction

61.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$16,175

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,100 from the initial assessment of $42,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Emory University compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Emory University Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.7
Violations 4 1.1
Total Penalty $16,175 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,044 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Emory University, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,175 here).

Massachusetts General Hospital $16,131 MA Loma Linda University Medical Center $16,125 CA Ardent Care LLC $16,225 CA Alameda Health System $16,250 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Preakness Healthcare Center 4 insp. Wayne, NJ Kids Behavioral Health of Montana INC. 4 insp. Butte, MT Loma Linda University Health 4 insp. Loma Linda, CA U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 4 insp. Augusta, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Emory University against New Hope Guest Home- Balboa, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Emory University's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Emory University also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Emory University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Emory University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Emory University have? ▼
Emory University has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,175.
How many OSHA inspections has Emory University had? ▼
Emory University has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-19 and the most recent on 2022-05-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emory University? ▼
Emory University has been assessed $16,175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,275 (a 61.7% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Emory University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Emory 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.
Has Emory University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Emory University, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Emory University operate in? ▼
Emory University operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Emory University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Emory University owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Emory University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Emory University ranks #22,179 (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 Emory University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Emory University's total OSHA penalty of $16,175 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (13.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, AA to ZZ Child Care and Learning Center in Dover, PA is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.