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Educational Services · Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hofstra University ranks #36,685 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,472
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,685
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,472. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hofstra University 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,685 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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, Port Gibson Middle School in Port Gibson, MS is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#36,685
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Hofstra University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hofstra University runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$9,472 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Hofstra University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLONG POND SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VON E MAUGER MIDDLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF PEQUANNO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LEWIS CENTRAL COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WILSON SENIOR HIGH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOODLAND JOINT UNIFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SISTERS SD 6, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19EAST TENNESSEE STATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MONMOUTH COUNTY FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WAYNESBORO CITY PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEWARK SD- MALCOLM X…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HERITAGE CUSD #8 - H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERCER COUNTY VOCATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DE ESCUELA MARIA TER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SPECIALIZED EDUCATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DE ESC SUP CASIANO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Hofstra University, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Hofstra University has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Hofstra University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hofstra University ranks #289 at $9,472 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $9,472 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hofstra University Compares

Hofstra University's 0.50 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 (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-08-06

Last Inspection

2024-06-13

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,736

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,736 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$9,472

Current Penalty Amount

$9,472

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,472

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Hofstra University Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 1 5.7
Total Penalty $9,472 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,736 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,472 here).

Dartmouth College $9,458 NH DE Escuela Maria Teresa Pineiro $9,500 PR West Orange Public Schools $9,500 NJ Santee School District $9,540 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Long Pond School 2 insp. Newton, NJ Von E Mauger Middle School 2 insp. Middlesex, NJ Township of Pequannock Board of Education 2 insp. Pompton Plains, NJ Lewis Central Community School District 2 insp. Council Bluffs, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

St. Louis Irish Arts Inc
Saint Louis, MO
0 inspections $0
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
4 inspections $9,458
DE Escuela Maria Teresa Pineiro
Toa Baja, PR
2 inspections $9,500
West Orange Public Schools
West Orange, NJ
2 inspections $9,500
Port Gibson Middle School
Port Gibson, MS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hofstra University against St. Louis Irish Arts Inc, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hofstra University's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Hofstra 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 Hofstra University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hofstra University's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Hofstra University have? ▼
Hofstra University has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,472.
How many OSHA inspections has Hofstra University had? ▼
Hofstra University has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-06 and the most recent on 2024-06-13. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hofstra University? ▼
Hofstra University has been assessed $9,472 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Hofstra University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hofstra 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 Hofstra University operate in? ▼
Hofstra 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.
What should I do if Hofstra University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hofstra 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 Hofstra University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hofstra University ranks #36,685 (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 Hofstra University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hofstra University's total OSHA penalty of $9,472 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Port Gibson Middle School in Port Gibson, MS 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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