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Educational Services · Memphis, TN

Southern College of Optometry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern College of Optometry ranks #75,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,050
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern College of Optometry 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,947 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, St. Andrews Episcopal Academy in Fort Pierce, FL is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#75,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern College of Optometry compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern College of Optometry runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,050 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Southern College of Optometry.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA 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: 5SUNY WESTCHESTER EDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOARD OF EDUCATION Q…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUTGERS - THE STATE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO CITY SD PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CORNING PAINTED POST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AVERILL PARK CSD HIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMDEN SD-DAVIS ELEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANDOLPH ACADEMY HOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JERSEY CITY - PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILSON CSD THOMAS MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHENEVUS CSD CENTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOWPOINT-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: 3THE TRUSTEES OF COLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Southern College of …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Southern College of Optometry has 2 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.

Southern College of Optometry in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Southern College of Optometry is the #612 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($2,050).

How Southern College of Optometry Compares

Southern College of Optometry's 1.00 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-25

Last Inspection

2023-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,025

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,025 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

$2,050

Current Penalty Amount

$2,050

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Southern College of Optometry compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern College of Optometry Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $2,050 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,025 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Southern College of Optometry, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,050 here).

San Francisco Unified School District $2,005 CA J P Case Middle School $2,000 NJ Francis a Desmares School $2,000 NJ Oregon Episcopal School $2,100 OR

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.

St. Andrews Episcopal Academy
Fort Pierce, FL
0 inspections $0
The Learning Bridge Day School
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0
Tri-County Gymnastic, LLC
Youngsville, NC
0 inspections $0
Ellen Jackson Public Trainer
Vacaville, CA
0 inspections $0
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1 inspections $0

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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 Southern College of Optometry safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern College of Optometry's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Southern College of Optometry have? ▼
Southern College of Optometry has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern College of Optometry had? ▼
Southern College of Optometry has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-25 and the most recent on 2023-05-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern College of Optometry? ▼
Southern College of Optometry has been assessed $2,050 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Southern College of Optometry have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern College of Optometry 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 Southern College of Optometry operate in? ▼
Southern College of Optometry 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 Southern College of Optometry rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern College of Optometry ranks #75,947 (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 Southern College of Optometry's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern College of Optometry's total OSHA penalty of $2,050 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, St. Andrews Episcopal Academy in Fort Pierce, FL 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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