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University of Denver

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of Denver ranks #26,369 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$13,740
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,369
of 99,447 penalized employers

University of Denver in Denver, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University of Denver 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,369 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Santa Rosa City Schools in Santa Rosa, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,690 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#26,369
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How University of Denver compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows University of Denver runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$13,740 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 University of Denver.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EASTERN MENNONITE UN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BONITA UNIFIED SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OPPOR IND CENTER OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAPISTRANO UNIFIED S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONROE WOODBURY CSD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FINGER LAKES TECHNIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HALF HOLLOW HILLS CS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NYCDOE PS 274X THE N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RAHWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SPENCERPORT CSD CANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PORT JERVIS CSD HBE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21DRYDEN CSD CASSAVANT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ST MARY'S SCHOOL FOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERRY CSD ELEM & MID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNADILLA VALLEY CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OWEN D YOUNG CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13University of Denver, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
University of Denver has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

University of Denver in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: University of Denver is the #216 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($13,740).

How University of Denver Compares

University of Denver's 10.00 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 well above peers (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-05

Last Inspection

2014-04-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,870

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $6,870 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$23,000

Current Penalty Amount

$13,740

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,260 from the initial assessment of $23,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How University of Denver compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University of Denver Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 20 5.7
Total Penalty $13,740 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,870 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University of Denver, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,740 here).

Fairfield University $13,701 CT Santa Rosa City Schools $13,690 CA Uc Regents Uc Davis $13,650 CA Western Michigan University $13,600 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Upr 2 insp. Carolina, PR Eastern Mennonite University 2 insp. Harrisonburg, VA Bonita Unified School District 2 insp. San Dimas, CA Universidad Interamericana DE Puerto Rico 2 insp. Hato Rey, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
2 inspections $13,701
Santa Rosa City Schools
Santa Rosa, CA
2 inspections $13,690
Uc Regents Uc Davis
Davis, CA
8 inspections $13,650
University of Texas at Austin, Moody College
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
5 inspections $13,600

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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 University of Denver safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University of Denver's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does University of Denver have? ▼
University of Denver has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,740.
How many OSHA inspections has University of Denver had? ▼
University of Denver has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-05 and the most recent on 2014-04-16. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of Denver? ▼
University of Denver has been assessed $13,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,000 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does University of Denver have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University of Denver has 5 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 University of Denver operate in? ▼
University of Denver 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 University of Denver rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of Denver ranks #26,369 (the upper 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 University of Denver's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University of Denver's total OSHA penalty of $13,740 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Santa Rosa City Schools in Santa Rosa, CA is a similar educational services employer with $13,690 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.