Educational Services · Logan, UT

Utah State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Utah State University has a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 8 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

77% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections

Utah State University in Logan, UT has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Utah State University 8 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. Of these, 10 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Corinth CSD Bus Garage in Corinth, NY is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Utah State University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1013.126.239.352.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10PATERSON PUBLIC SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 42CITY OF NEW HAVEN PU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27UPR RUM, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22PORTLAND SD 1J, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8UC REGENTS UC DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2HACKETTSTOWN PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28MONTGOMERY COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7GREEN RIVER COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16HARVARD UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 41MARIE KATZENBACH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 50STATE OF OREGON UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7CUNY BMCC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4Utah State University, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13
Utah State University has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 Utah State University Compares

Utah State University's 1.63 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2014-11-10

Last Inspection

2024-03-27

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 8 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric Utah State University Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.5
Violations 13 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 Utah State University, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

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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 Utah State University safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Utah State University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 8 inspections, including 10 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 Utah State University have?
Utah State University has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Utah State University had?
Utah State University has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-10 and the most recent on 2024-03-27. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Utah State University?
Utah State University has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Utah State University have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Utah State University has 10 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 Utah State University operate in?
Utah 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.
How does Utah State University's safety record compare to industry average?
Utah State University's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Corinth CSD Bus Garage in Corinth, NY 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 8 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.