Educational Services · Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada, las Vegas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of Nevada, las Vegas has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 12 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

44% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 12
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

University of Nevada, las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 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 University of Nevada, las Vegas 12 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Of these, 4 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 (4.8x 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, The Crucible in Oakland, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 44.4%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (0.8 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 1 WHD case ($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 University of Nevada, las Vegas.

University of Nevada, las Vegas has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

How University of Nevada, las Vegas Compares

University of Nevada, las Vegas's 0.75 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against University of Nevada, las Vegas to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,025 per employer.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-06

Last Inspection

2026-03-11

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 12 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Serious

44.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric	University of Nevada, las Vegas	Industry Avg
Inspections	12	2.5
Violations	9	5.7
Total Penalty	$0	$3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$1,199

View all 3,186 employers in Educational Services →

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University of Nevada, las Vegas, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Upr 12 insp. San Juan, PR DE 12 insp. Toa Baja, PR Modesto City Schools 12 insp. Modesto, CA City of Norwalk Public Schools 12 insp. Norwalk, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chesapeake Public Schools

Chesapeake, VA

5 inspections $0

Sevier County - Sevierville Primary School

Sevierville, TN

3 inspections $0

Barker Central School District

TN Board of Regents - Tcat - Oneida

Oneida, TN

5 inspections $0

Compare University of Nevada, las Vegas vs Chesapeake Public Schools side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use University of Nevada, las Vegas's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare University of Nevada, las Vegas against Chesapeake Public Schools, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether University of Nevada, las Vegas's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
University of Nevada, las Vegas 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 University of Nevada, las Vegas safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, University of Nevada, las Vegas's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 12 inspections, including 4 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 University of Nevada, las Vegas have? ▼

University of Nevada, las Vegas has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has University of Nevada, las Vegas had? ▼

University of Nevada, las Vegas has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-06 and the most recent on 2026-03-11. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for University of Nevada, las Vegas? ▼

University of Nevada, las Vegas has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,300 (a 100.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does University of Nevada, las Vegas have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. University of Nevada, las Vegas has 4 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 University of Nevada, las Vegas been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against University of Nevada, las Vegas, 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 University of Nevada, las Vegas operate in? ▼

University of Nevada, las Vegas 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 University of Nevada, las Vegas owes me wages? ▼

If you believe University of Nevada, las Vegas 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 1 case.

How does University of Nevada, las Vegas's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

University of Nevada, las Vegas's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Crucible in Oakland, CA 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.