Educational Services · Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), William Paterson University ranks #32,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$11,150
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #32,004
of 99,447 penalized employers

William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected William Paterson University 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Irvington High School in Irvington, NJ is another educational services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $11,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #32,004
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$11,150
Educational Services avg

$3,025

What this shows William Paterson University runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$11,150 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 William Paterson University.

William Paterson University has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

William Paterson University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, William Paterson University sits at penalty rank #256 of 856 penalized establishments ($11,150 assessed).

How William Paterson University Compares

William Paterson University's 2.00 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 (3.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-05-11

Last Inspection

2019-07-30

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,788

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,788 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$14,900

Current Penalty Amount

$11,150

Penalty Reduction

25.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,750 from the initial assessment of $14,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

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

Metric	William Paterson University	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.5
Violations	8	5.7
Total Penalty	$11,150	$3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,788	$1,199

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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for William Paterson University, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,150 here).

Kaplan College $11,200 NC DE $11,200 PR DE Escuela Nicolas Rodriguez $11,000 PR Lassen Community College $10,980 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Bridgehampton Ufsd 4 insp. Bridgehampton, NY Salmon River CSD 4 insp. Fort Covington, NY Cato Meridian CSD High School 4 insp. Cato, NY Connecticut Technical Education and Career System 4 insp. Manchester, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mansfield City Schools

2 inspections $11,200

Humacao, PR

9 inspections $11,200

VAe

Cape Canaveral, FL

0 inspections $0

Irvington High School

Irvington, NJ

4 inspections $11,000

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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 William Paterson University safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, William Paterson University's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 William Paterson University have? ▼

William Paterson University has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,150.

How many OSHA inspections has William Paterson University had? ▼

William Paterson University has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-11 and the most recent on 2019-07-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for William Paterson University? ▼

William Paterson University has been assessed $11,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,900 (a 25.2% reduction).

Does William Paterson University have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. William Paterson University 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.

What industry does William Paterson University operate in? ▼

William Paterson 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.

Where does William Paterson University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, William Paterson University ranks #32,004 (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 William Paterson University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

William Paterson University's total OSHA penalty of $11,150 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Irvington High School in Irvington, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $11,000 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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