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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,500. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $102,826 in back wages owed to 47 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,705 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $102,826 in back wages owed to 47 affected workers. For comparison, DE in San Juan, PR is another educational services employer with 39 OSHA inspections on record and $98,857 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#52,705
of 99,447 penalized employers
$102,826
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 31/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $103K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($103K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$5,500 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPUNAHOU SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MONTCLAIR STATE UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAHARISHI UNIVERSITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WAYNE ST UNIV, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOARD OF EDUCATION Q…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUTGERS - THE STATE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CAMDEN SD-DAVIS ELEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JERSEY CITY - PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRUNDY COUNTY-COALMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOWPOINT-WASHBURN PS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WALL TOWNSHIP HIGH S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SACRAMENTO JOB CORPS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILLITS UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MCKENZIE SPECIAL SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OAK RIDGE SCHOOLS - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEKALB COUNTY-MIDDLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARRISBURG CUSD #3-H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DE - ESC MANUEL A BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Rensselaer Polytechn…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sits at penalty rank #413 of 856 penalized establishments ($5,500 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at rank #30 of 478 employers ($102,826 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,500 OSHA penalties plus $102,826 WHD back wages (94.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Compares

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's 2.00 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-16

Last Inspection

2013-04-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,750 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

$11,050

Current Penalty Amount

$5,500

Penalty Reduction

50.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$108,326

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,550 from the initial assessment of $11,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$102,826
Employees Affected
47
WHD Violations
51
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,188
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$102,826

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute owed $102,826 in back wages to 47 employees across 1 case and 51 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 5.7
Total Penalty $5,500 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,750 $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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,500 here).

DE Escuela San Agustin $5,500 PR DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero $5,500 PR Central Connecticut State University $5,500 CT DE $5,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Punahou School 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Montclair State University Red Hawk Garage 2 insp. Montclair, NJ Maharishi University of Management 2 insp. Fairfield, IA Wayne ST Univ 2 insp. Detroit, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

North Hunterdon High School
Allendale, NJ
3 inspections $102,600
St John's Univesity
Jamaica, NY
0 inspections $0
DE
San Juan, PR
39 inspections $98,857
Miss Shelley's Upward Prep Inc.
Roosevelt, NY
0 inspections $0
Twin Rivers Unified School District
McClellan, CA
1 inspections $4,685

Compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute vs North Hunterdon High School side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute against North Hunterdon High School, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute also carries $102,826 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have? ▼
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute had? ▼
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-16 and the most recent on 2013-04-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute? ▼
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has been assessed $5,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,050 (a 50.2% reduction). Additionally, $102,826 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, resulting in $102,826 in back wages owed to 47 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute operate in? ▼
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 $102,826 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranks #52,705 (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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's total OSHA penalty of $5,500 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, DE in San Juan, PR is a similar educational services employer with $98,857 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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