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Virginia Union University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Virginia Union University has a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$4,410
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,410. 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 Virginia Union University 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower 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 above peers (2.0x 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, St Cecilia's Parish in Omaha, NE is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
41%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Virginia Union University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Virginia Union University runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,410 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Virginia Union University

The federal enforcement record for Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA includes 5 OSHA inspections and 9 violations, translating to 1.80 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (55.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,410 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,410 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $882. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-16 to 2014-02-04, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-08-16

Last Inspection

2014-02-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$882

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $882 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$4,410

Current Penalty Amount

$4,410

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,410

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Virginia Union University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Virginia Union University Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.5
Violations 9 5.7
Total Penalty $4,410 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $882 $1,198
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virginia Union University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Virginia Union University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 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 Virginia Union University have? ▼
Virginia Union University has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,410.
How many OSHA inspections has Virginia Union University had? ▼
Virginia Union University has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-16 and the most recent on 2014-02-04. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Virginia Union University? ▼
Virginia Union University has been assessed $4,410 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Virginia Union University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Virginia Union University 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.
Has Virginia Union University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University operate in? ▼
Virginia Union University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Virginia Union University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Virginia Union 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 1 case.
How does Virginia Union University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Virginia Union University's total OSHA penalty of $4,410 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, St Cecilia's Parish in Omaha, NE is a similar educational services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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