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Educational Services · University Park, PA

The Pennsylvania State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Pennsylvania State University has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Pennsylvania State University 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Cape May City Elementary School in Cape May, NJ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 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 The Pennsylvania State University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BATES TECHNICAL COLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FINLANDIA UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CITY OF WEST HAVEN P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAS CHARTER SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BRIDGEWATER-RAYNHAM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAIRPORT CSD MARTHA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BALTIMORE COUNTY PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHENANGO VALLEY CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOLLEY CSD ELEMENTAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHITTENANGO CSD HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SCHROON LAKE CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPARTA TOWNSHIP PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BAINBRIDGE GUILFORD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SENECA FALLS CSD MYN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STAUNTON CITY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOE SAMUEL J. TIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0The Pennsylvania Sta…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
The Pennsylvania State University has 2 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.

How The Pennsylvania State University Compares

The Pennsylvania State University's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-31

Last Inspection

2025-01-31

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric The Pennsylvania State University Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 1 5.7
Total Penalty $0 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Pennsylvania State University, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Episcopal School of Jacksonville, INC. 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL Bates Technical College 2 insp. Tacoma, WA Finlandia University 2 insp. Hancock, MI City of West Haven Public Schools 2 insp. West Haven, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cape May City Elementary School
Cape May, NJ
2 inspections $0
Valley CSD East Coldenham Elem School
Newburgh, NY
2 inspections $0
S. Glens Falls CSD High School
South Glens Falls, NY
2 inspections $0
Newark School District-Avon Avenue School
Newark, NJ
3 inspections $0
Town of Winchester Boe Pearson Middle School
Winsted, CT
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The Pennsylvania State University's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Pennsylvania State University against Cape May City Elementary School, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether The Pennsylvania State 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
  • The Pennsylvania State University also carries $0 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 The Pennsylvania State University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Pennsylvania State University's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 The Pennsylvania State University have? ▼
The Pennsylvania State University has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has The Pennsylvania State University had? ▼
The Pennsylvania State University has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-31 and the most recent on 2025-01-31. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Pennsylvania State University? ▼
The Pennsylvania State University has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has The Pennsylvania State University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against The Pennsylvania State University, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does The Pennsylvania State University operate in? ▼
The Pennsylvania 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.
What should I do if The Pennsylvania State University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe The Pennsylvania State 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does The Pennsylvania State University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Pennsylvania State University's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Cape May City Elementary School in Cape May, NJ 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 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.