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Saint Augustine's University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Saint Augustine's University ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 81 WHD violations 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 Saint Augustine's University 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 $87,893 in back wages owed to 79 affected workers. For comparison, Upr Recinto DE Mayaguez in Mayaguez, PR is another educational services employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers
$87,893
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $88K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($44K 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 Saint Augustine's University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Saint Augustine's University sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Saint Augustine's University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAINT MARY'S COLLEGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FINGER LAKES COMMUNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ROSELLE SCHOOL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10VICTOR ELEMENTARY SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF ENFIELD PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CAPISTRANO UNIFIED S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH JEFFERSON CSD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ORIGINAL ROOFING COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KENMORE UFSD HAMILTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ATLANTA HEALTH CAREE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NORFOLK STATE UNIVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BEECHER COMMUNITY SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HOOPESTON AREA CUSD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20MONTGOMERY COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WILLIAMSVILLE CSD TR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9UNIONDALE UFSD UNION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Saint Augustine's Un…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Saint Augustine's University has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Saint Augustine's University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Saint Augustine's University is the #563 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($2,700). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Saint Augustine's University ranks #36 among 478 Educational Services employers with WHD recoveries ($87,893).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,700 OSHA penalties plus $87,893 WHD back wages (97.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Saint Augustine's University Compares

Saint Augustine's University's 0.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-11-14

Last Inspection

2015-02-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$2,700

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$90,593

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$87,893
Employees Affected
79
WHD Violations
81
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,113
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$43,947

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Saint Augustine's University owed $87,893 in back wages to 79 employees across 2 cases and 81 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 Saint Augustine's University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Saint Augustine's University Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 1 5.7
Total Penalty $2,700 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $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 Saint Augustine's University, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

Vacaville Unified School District $2,700 CA Solano Community College $2,700 CA South Brunswick School District $2,700 NJ The Olympic Club $2,695 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Saint Mary's College of California 3 insp. Moraga, CA Finger Lakes Community College/Building Maintenance 3 insp. Canandaigua, NY College of Southern Nevada 3 insp. North las Vegas, NV Roselle School District 3 insp. Roselle, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
19 inspections $90,240
Lincoln Training Center
Fresno, CA
1 inspections $1,310
DE
Toa Baja, PR
12 inspections $89,000
Koguma Youchien, Inc.
Lomita, CA
0 inspections $0
Upr Recinto DE Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
1 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Saint Augustine's University against Fresno Unified School District, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Saint Augustine's 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
  • Saint Augustine's University also carries $87,893 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 Saint Augustine's University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Saint Augustine's University's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Saint Augustine's University have? ▼
Saint Augustine's University has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Saint Augustine's University had? ▼
Saint Augustine's University has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-14 and the most recent on 2015-02-25. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Saint Augustine's University? ▼
Saint Augustine's University has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $87,893 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Saint Augustine's University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Saint Augustine's University has 1 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 Saint Augustine's University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Saint Augustine's University, resulting in $87,893 in back wages owed to 79 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Saint Augustine's University operate in? ▼
Saint Augustine's 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 Saint Augustine's University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Saint Augustine's 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 $87,893 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Saint Augustine's University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Saint Augustine's University ranks #70,806 (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 Saint Augustine's University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Saint Augustine's University's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 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, Upr Recinto DE Mayaguez in Mayaguez, PR 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.