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Educational Services · Las Vegas, NM

New Mexico Highlands University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Mexico Highlands University ranks #1,299 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty84% serious
$119,600
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,299
of 99,447 penalized employers

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $119,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New Mexico Highlands University 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,299 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,500 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
84.2%
of violations were serious
#1,299
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 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 New Mexico Highlands University runs far above peers (39.5x 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

$119,600 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($119,600) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $119,600 $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 New Mexico Highlands University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPENN STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NYCDOE JEFFREY TENZE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PULASKI COUNTY PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PULASKI CSD BLDG & G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER CSD DELEVAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WILLIAM F. HALLORAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MORAVIA CSD BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DE ESCUELA DR. RAFAE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UPPER DEERFIELD SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LENAPE REGIONAL HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ADVANCED WELDING INS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAMARONECK UFSD MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VOORHEESVILLE CSD CL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FAIRPORT CSD DUDLEY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUFFALO CITY SD SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KENMORE UFSD FAMILY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5New Mexico Highlands…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
New Mexico Highlands University has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

New Mexico Highlands University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, New Mexico Highlands University sits at penalty rank #4 of 856 penalized establishments ($119,600 assessed).

How New Mexico Highlands University Compares

New Mexico Highlands University's 9.50 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 far above peers (39.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-10-14

Last Inspection

2024-09-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$59,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $59,800 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

84.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$119,600

Current Penalty Amount

$119,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric New Mexico Highlands University Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 19 5.7
Total Penalty $119,600 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $59,800 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New Mexico Highlands University, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($119,600 here).

Hackettstown Public Schools $136,000 NJ North Hunterdon High School $102,600 NJ DE $98,857 PR Northwestern University $94,604 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Penn State University 2 insp. State College, PA Poway Unified School District 2 insp. San Diego, CA Temple University 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA California State University Fullerton 2 insp. Fullerton, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Miss Shelley's Upward Prep Inc.
Roosevelt, NY
0 inspections $0
Angley College
Sanford, FL
0 inspections $0
Carney Educational Services
Canyon Country, CA
0 inspections $0
Barry University, INC
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
2 inspections $5,500

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What to do with this record

Use New Mexico Highlands University'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 New Mexico Highlands University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Mexico Highlands University's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 New Mexico Highlands University have? ▼
New Mexico Highlands University has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $119,600.
How many OSHA inspections has New Mexico Highlands University had? ▼
New Mexico Highlands University has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-10-14 and the most recent on 2024-09-18. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Mexico Highlands University? ▼
New Mexico Highlands University has been assessed $119,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does New Mexico Highlands University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Mexico Highlands University has 16 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 New Mexico Highlands University operate in? ▼
New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New Mexico Highlands University ranks #1,299 (the top 1% 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 New Mexico Highlands University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Mexico Highlands University's total OSHA penalty of $119,600 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (39.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY is a similar educational services employer with $5,500 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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