This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Arizona State University Safety Record

Tempe, AZ · Educational Services

C

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 07/20/2016

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona has 38 workplace safety violations across 32 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $4,070 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1984 to 2016.

Arizona State University, located in Tempe, Arizona, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 38 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,070.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

38 Violations
32 Inspections
10 Serious
$4,070 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
28 ($750)
Serious?
10 ($3,320)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1985
R413.0609 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $4,720 in penalties for Arizona State University, later reduced to $4,070 — a 14% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
12 citations $1,760
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
6 citations $560
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
R413.0609 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/20/2016 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
10/22/2007 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 1 $750
06/12/2007 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
07/22/1997 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
05/21/1997 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 6 $0
10/30/1995 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
01/22/1992 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
08/20/1990 Follow-Up? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
05/08/1990 Referral? Tempe, AZ 1 $900
03/21/1990 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 2 $0
01/26/1990 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
06/27/1989 Follow-Up? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
06/27/1989 Follow-Up? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
04/12/1989 Follow-Up? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
04/12/1989 Follow-Up? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
04/11/1989 Planned? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
03/15/1989 Planned? Tempe, AZ 5 $200
03/15/1989 Planned? Tempe, AZ 5 $720
01/30/1989 Accident? Tempe, AZ 1 $640
09/12/1988 Referral? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
03/01/1988 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
01/09/1987 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
12/03/1985 Unprogrammed Related? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
10/17/1985 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
06/11/1985 Follow-Up? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
05/22/1985 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 2 $0
03/20/1985 Referral? Tempe, AZ 5 $300
03/08/1985 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 1 $0
03/08/1985 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 2 $0
03/08/1985 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 1 $0
11/14/1984 Follow-Up? Tempe, AZ 0 $0
09/04/1984 Complaint? Tempe, AZ 6 $560

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