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Rowan University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rowan University has a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,750
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#42,846
of 100,495 penalized employers

Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rowan University 10 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sussex County Educational Services Commission in Sparta, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,700 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
57%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Rowan University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rowan University runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$7,750 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Rowan University

The federal enforcement record for Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ includes 10 OSHA inspections and 14 violations, translating to 1.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $7,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,750 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $775. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-03-04 to 2020-01-28, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-03-04

Last Inspection

2020-01-28

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 10 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $775 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$7,750

Current Penalty Amount

$7,750

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Rowan University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rowan University Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.5
Violations 14 5.7
Total Penalty $7,750 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $775 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

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Elite Gymnastic Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rowan University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rowan University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 10 inspections, including 7 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 Rowan University have? ▼
Rowan University has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Rowan University had? ▼
Rowan University has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-04 and the most recent on 2020-01-28. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rowan University? ▼
Rowan University has been assessed $7,750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rowan University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rowan University has 7 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 Rowan University operate in? ▼
Rowan University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Rowan University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rowan University's total OSHA penalty of $7,750 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sussex County Educational Services Commission in Sparta, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $7,700 in current penalties.

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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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