Educational Services · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Keiser University has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $2,020
Back wages owed

Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, FL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Keiser University once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,020 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Mercer County Special Services School District in Trenton, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $2,020
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Keiser University

The federal enforcement record for Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, FL shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Keiser University to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,013 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $2,020 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2021-10-04 to 2021-10-04, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-10-04

Last Inspection

2021-10-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,020

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,020

Avg Back Wages per Case

$2,020

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Keiser University owed $2,020 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Keiser University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Keiser University	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.5
Violations	0	5.7
Total Penalty	$0	$3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$1,198

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keiser University safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Keiser University's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Keiser University have? ▼

Keiser University has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Keiser University had? ▼

Keiser University has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-10-04 and the most recent on 2021-10-04. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Keiser University? ▼

Keiser University has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,020 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Keiser University been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Keiser University, resulting in $2,020 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Keiser University operate in? ▼

Keiser University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Keiser University owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Keiser 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 $2,020 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Keiser University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Keiser University's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mercer County Special Services School District in Trenton, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $2,000 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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