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Maharishi University of Management

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Maharishi University of Management ranks #58,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,502
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,502. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Maharishi University of Management 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DE Esc. San Vicente in Vega Baja, PR is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Maharishi University of Management runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,502 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Maharishi University of Management.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRENSSELAER POLYTECHN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLINTON-GLEN GARDNER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUNNYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DINWIDDIE COUNTY PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FAIRPORT CSD JOHANNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOE PROFESSIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOSHEN CSD GOSHEN IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EAST PEORIA HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAKELAND CSD BLDGS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KING SCHOOL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DOUGLAS R. WELCH HIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FINGER LAKES COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST CARROLL COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UTICA CSD PROCTOR SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LONG LAKE CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Maharishi University…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Maharishi University of Management has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Maharishi University of Management in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Maharishi University of Management ranks #463 at $4,502 current penalty.

How Maharishi University of Management Compares

Maharishi University of Management'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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-17

Last Inspection

2017-10-30

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,251

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,251 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,502

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,498 from the initial assessment of $9,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Maharishi University of Management Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 10 5.7
Total Penalty $4,502 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,251 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Maharishi University of Management, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,502 here).

Glendale Unified School District $4,500 CA DE Esc. San Vicente $4,500 PR DE $4,500 PR DE $4,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2 insp. Troy, NY Clinton-Glen Gardner School District 2 insp. Clinton, NJ Southern College of Optometry 2 insp. Memphis, TN Sunnyside High School 2 insp. Fresno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Glendale Unified School District
Glendale, CA
2 inspections $4,500
DE Esc. San Vicente
Vega Baja, PR
2 inspections $4,500
DE
Levittown, PR
4 inspections $4,500
DE
Hatillo, PR
4 inspections $4,500
Automotive International Services INC DBA 4x4 CTR.
Bolton, VT
2 inspections $4,500

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Maharishi University of Management safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Maharishi University of Management's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 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 Maharishi University of Management have? ▼
Maharishi University of Management has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,502.
How many OSHA inspections has Maharishi University of Management had? ▼
Maharishi University of Management has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-17 and the most recent on 2017-10-30. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Maharishi University of Management? ▼
Maharishi University of Management has been assessed $4,502 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Maharishi University of Management have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Maharishi University of Management has 10 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 Maharishi University of Management operate in? ▼
Maharishi University of Management 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 Maharishi University of Management rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Maharishi University of Management ranks #58,111 (the lower 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 Maharishi University of Management's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Maharishi University of Management's total OSHA penalty of $4,502 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, DE Esc. San Vicente in Vega Baja, PR is a similar educational services employer with $4,500 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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