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University of Pittsburgh

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of Pittsburgh ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,250
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,250. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Pittsburgh 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,431 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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, Flint Community Schools in Flint, MI is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 89/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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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How University of Pittsburgh compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows University of Pittsburgh 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

$2,250 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 University of Pittsburgh.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LAKE SUPERIOR STATE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ALBANY CITY SD HIGH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TENNESSEE TECH UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WINTER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FULTON CSD FAIRGRIEV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HILLSDALE COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ETOWAH CITY BOARD OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HAMBURG CSD HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PATERSON SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUREAU OF INDIAN EDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36OSWEGO CSD DISTRICT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ARLINGTON COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OLD DOMINION UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA MILITARY IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13University of Pittsb…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
University of Pittsburgh has 3 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.

University of Pittsburgh in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: University of Pittsburgh is the #598 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($2,250).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,250 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How University of Pittsburgh Compares

University of Pittsburgh's 0.33 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

3

First Inspection

2011-08-17

Last Inspection

2016-06-10

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,250

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,250

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric University of Pittsburgh Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 1 5.7
Total Penalty $2,250 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $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 Pittsburgh, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,250 here).

Lanse Creuse Public Schools $2,250 MI Flint Community Schools $2,250 MI Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17- Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School $2,250 AZ Bob Jones University $2,250 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

State of California, California State University, Sonoma State University 3 insp. Rohnert Park, CA Lake Superior State University 3 insp. Sault Sainte Marie, MI Albany City SD High School 3 insp. Albany, NY Kirkwood Community College 3 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lanse Creuse Public Schools
Clinton Township, MI
2 inspections $2,250
Rainbow Early Learning Center
Alexandria, VA
0 inspections $0
Flint Community Schools
Flint, MI
2 inspections $2,250
Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17- Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School
Tolleson, AZ
2 inspections $2,250
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
2 inspections $2,250

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare University of Pittsburgh against Lanse Creuse Public Schools, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether University of Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University of Pittsburgh's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 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 University of Pittsburgh have? ▼
University of Pittsburgh has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,250.
How many OSHA inspections has University of Pittsburgh had? ▼
University of Pittsburgh has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-17 and the most recent on 2016-06-10. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of Pittsburgh? ▼
University of Pittsburgh has been assessed $2,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does University of Pittsburgh have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University of Pittsburgh 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.
Has University of Pittsburgh been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against University of Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh operate in? ▼
University of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh owes me wages? ▼
If you believe University of Pittsburgh 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.
Where does University of Pittsburgh rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of Pittsburgh ranks #74,431 (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 University of Pittsburgh's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University of Pittsburgh's total OSHA penalty of $2,250 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flint Community Schools in Flint, MI is a similar educational services employer with $2,250 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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.