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Norfolk State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norfolk State University has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

75% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation 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 Norfolk State University 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 6 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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, West Street Elementary School in Geneva, NY is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 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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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 Norfolk State University.

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Norfolk State University has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

How Norfolk State University Compares

Norfolk State University's 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Norfolk State University to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-07-05

Last Inspection

2023-09-25

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Norfolk State University Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 8 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199
View all 3,186 employers in Educational Services →

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Norfolk State University, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Uw Medical Center 3 insp. Seattle, WA Nuestra Escuela INC 3 insp. Caguas, PR The Shaw University 3 insp. Raleigh, NC Detroit Public Schools Community District - Charles L Spain Elementary Middle School 3 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Redford Union Schools - Hilbert Middle School
Redford, MI
2 inspections $0
Niagara Falls CSD SR High School
Niagara Falls, NY
2 inspections $0
West Street Elementary School
Geneva, NY
3 inspections $0
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School
Palmyra, NY
2 inspections $0
Athol-Royalston School District
Athol, MA
2 inspections $0

Compare Norfolk State University vs Redford Union Schools - Hilbert Middle School side-by-side →

What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Norfolk State University against Redford Union Schools - Hilbert Middle School, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Norfolk State 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
  • Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norfolk State University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 serious violations. 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 Norfolk State University have? ▼
Norfolk State University has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Norfolk State University had? ▼
Norfolk State University has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-05 and the most recent on 2023-09-25. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norfolk State University? ▼
Norfolk State University has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Norfolk State University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norfolk State University has 6 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 Norfolk State University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State University operate in? ▼
Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Norfolk State 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.
How does Norfolk State University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norfolk State University's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, West Street Elementary School in Geneva, NY 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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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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.