Educational Services · Geneseo, NY

Suny Geneseo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Suny Geneseo has a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

64% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
$125
Back wages owed

Suny Geneseo in Geneseo, NY has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation 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 Suny Geneseo 7 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 9 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 (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $125 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Alila Elementary School in Earlimart, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $135 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious
$125
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 77/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $125 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($125 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Suny Geneseo.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNIVERSITY OF CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18UNIVERSITY OF WASHIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5PASSAIC COUNTY TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16UPR, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9POMONA COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0EAST WHITTIER CITY S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CITY COLLEGE OF SAN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6SCHOOL DIST #1 SEATTLE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7DE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3UPR RECINTO DE ARECIBO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18UC LOS ANGELES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8UPR, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7Suny Geneseo, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14
Suny Geneseo has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Suny Geneseo in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Suny Geneseo at rank #478 of 478 employers ($125 owed). Suny Geneseo carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #478 of 478 Educational Services employers on WHD back wages ($125).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $125 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Suny Geneseo Compares

Suny Geneseo's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Suny Geneseo to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2019-06-11

Last Inspection

2024-04-30

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 7 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

35.7% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$125
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$125
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$125

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Suny Geneseo owed $125 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. 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 Suny Geneseo compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Suny Geneseo Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.5
Violations 14 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Suny Geneseo, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Suny Geneseo's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Suny Geneseo against Weaver Union School District, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Suny Geneseo's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Suny Geneseo also carries $125 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 Suny Geneseo safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Suny Geneseo's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 7 inspections, including 9 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 Suny Geneseo have?
Suny Geneseo has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Suny Geneseo had?
Suny Geneseo has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-11 and the most recent on 2024-04-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Suny Geneseo?
Suny Geneseo has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $125 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Suny Geneseo have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Suny Geneseo has 9 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 Suny Geneseo been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Suny Geneseo, resulting in $125 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Suny Geneseo operate in?
Suny Geneseo 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 Suny Geneseo owes me wages?
If you believe Suny Geneseo 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 $125 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Suny Geneseo's safety record compare to industry average?
Suny Geneseo's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alila Elementary School in Earlimart, CA is a similar educational services employer with $135 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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