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Oklahoma City University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oklahoma City University ranks #37,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,254
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#37,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,254. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $7,286 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oklahoma City University once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,286 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Roosevelt Elementary School in Rahway, NJ is another educational services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $16,250 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#37,301
of 99,447 penalized employers
$7,286
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($7K 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 Oklahoma City University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Oklahoma City 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

$9,254 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Oklahoma City University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.14.26.38.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRAND VALLEY STATE U…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2HARDING UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4KEISER UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5COLEGIO BAUTISTA ROS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0IOWA WESTERN COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2METROPOLITAN NASHVIL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TWIN RIVERS UNIFIED …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TURLOCK UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CENTRAL NEW MEXICO C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0FLINT GENESEE JOB CO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GUILFORD COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COMPTON UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UPR RECINTO DE MAYAG…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MARLBORO COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OHIO NORTHERN UNIVER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2Oklahoma City Univer…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Oklahoma City University has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

Oklahoma City University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Oklahoma City University sits at penalty rank #294 of 856 penalized establishments ($9,254 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Oklahoma City University at rank #248 of 478 employers ($7,286 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,254 OSHA penalties plus $7,286 WHD back wages (44.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Oklahoma City University Compares

Oklahoma City University's 4.00 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2020-02-13

Last Inspection

2020-02-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,254

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,254 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$15,422

Current Penalty Amount

$9,254

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$16,540

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,168 from the initial assessment of $15,422. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$7,286
Employees Affected
5
WHD Violations
6
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,457
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,286

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Oklahoma City University owed $7,286 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case and 6 violations. 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 Oklahoma City University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oklahoma City University Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.5
Violations 4 5.7
Total Penalty $9,254 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,254 $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 Oklahoma City University, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,254 here).

Fremont Unified School District $9,250 CA McDaniel College, INC $9,223 MD East Detroit High School $9,200 MI Connecticut Technical Education and Career System $9,310 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Grand Valley State University 1 insp. Allendale, MI Harding University 1 insp. Searcy, AR Keiser University 1 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Farmington Municipal Schools 1 insp. Farmington, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

TD Support Services Corporation-Peterson AFB
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
University of California San Francisco Heath
San Francisco, CA
0 inspections $0
Roosevelt Elementary School
Rahway, NJ
4 inspections $16,250
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Rahway, NJ
3 inspections $16,250
Madison Elementary School
Rahway, NJ
3 inspections $16,250

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Oklahoma City University against TD Support Services Corporation-Peterson AFB, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Oklahoma City 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
  • Oklahoma City University also carries $7,286 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 Oklahoma City University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oklahoma City University's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections, including 4 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 Oklahoma City University have? ▼
Oklahoma City University has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,254.
How many OSHA inspections has Oklahoma City University had? ▼
Oklahoma City University has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-13 and the most recent on 2020-02-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oklahoma City University? ▼
Oklahoma City University has been assessed $9,254 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,422 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $7,286 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Oklahoma City University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oklahoma City University has 4 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 Oklahoma City University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Oklahoma City University, resulting in $7,286 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Oklahoma City University operate in? ▼
Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Oklahoma City 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 $7,286 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Oklahoma City University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oklahoma City University ranks #37,301 (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 Oklahoma City University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oklahoma City University's total OSHA penalty of $9,254 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roosevelt Elementary School in Rahway, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $16,250 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 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.