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South Carolina State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), South Carolina State University ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$525
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected South Carolina State University 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,342 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. For comparison, Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana in Arecibo, PR is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 South Carolina State University runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$525 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 South Carolina State University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE ESC ANTONIO S PED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SANDY CREEK CSD BUS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COBB CHILDRENS LEARN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THOMAS B CONLEY SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CORONA-NORCO USD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF THE PA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. COAST GUARD ACA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TN BOARD OF REGENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PONTIFICIA UNIVERSID…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH SENECA CSD MID…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LONG BEACH CITY COLL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HADLEY-LUZERNE CSD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PORT BYRON CSD DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EAST DETROIT HIGH SC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20KERN HIGH SCHOOL DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2South Carolina State…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
South Carolina State University has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

South Carolina State University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, South Carolina State University ranks #774 at $525 current penalty.

How South Carolina State University Compares

South Carolina State University's 0.67 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 below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-19

Last Inspection

2012-04-25

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $175 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$525

Current Penalty Amount

$525

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric South Carolina State University Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $525 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $175 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($525 here).

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System $520 CT Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana $500 PR Town of Enfield Public Schools $500 CT DE Esc Maria E Bas DE Vazquez $500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

DE Esc Antonio S Pedreira 3 insp. Caguas, PR Sandy Creek CSD Bus Garage 3 insp. Sandy Creek, NY Washoe County School District 3 insp. Sparks, NV Cobb Childrens Learning Center INC 3 insp. Roseburg, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Manchester, CT
4 inspections $520
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Arecibo, PR
2 inspections $500
Town of Enfield Public Schools
Enfield, CT
3 inspections $500
DE Esc Maria E Bas DE Vazquez
Bayamon, PR
2 inspections $500
Milligan University
Milligan, TN
2 inspections $500

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What to do with this record

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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 South Carolina State University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, South Carolina State University's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 South Carolina State University have? ▼
South Carolina State University has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $525.
How many OSHA inspections has South Carolina State University had? ▼
South Carolina State University has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-19 and the most recent on 2012-04-25. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for South Carolina State University? ▼
South Carolina State University has been assessed $525 in current OSHA penalties.
Does South Carolina State University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. South Carolina State 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.
What industry does South Carolina State University operate in? ▼
South Carolina 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.
Where does South Carolina State University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, South Carolina State University ranks #92,342 (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 South Carolina State University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
South Carolina State University's total OSHA penalty of $525 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, Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana in Arecibo, PR is a similar educational services employer with $500 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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