Northwestern University Safety Record
Evanston, IL · Educational Services
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 01/23/2026
According to OSHA enforcement records, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois has 20 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $87,243 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2026.
About This Safety Record
Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other educational services employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.
14 of the 20 total violations are classified as serious by OSHA. Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.
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Workers' Compensation in Illinois
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- Filing deadline: 3 years from injury date
- Important: One of the more generous filing deadlines; report accident immediately
- Statute: 820 Ill. Comp. Stat. 305/1 et seq.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Northwestern University in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | Referral? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/03/2022 | Monitoring? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/11/2019 | Unprogrammed Related? | Evanston, IL | 11 | $84,668 |
| 11/08/2018 | Monitoring? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/13/2009 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 2 | $525 |
| 03/10/2004 | Unprogrammed Related? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 06/14/2000 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 06/12/1992 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 09/27/1991 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 1 | $150 |
| 12/12/1990 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 08/03/1989 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 1 | $0 |
| 06/08/1988 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 5 | $1,900 |
| 03/31/1987 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/19/1986 | Referral? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 04/01/1980 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/27/1976 | Complaint? | Evanston, IL | 0 | $0 |
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