Old Dominion University Safety Record

Norfolk, VA · Construction

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 06/10/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia has 52 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2025.

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the construction industry, this places Old Dominion University among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

29 of the 52 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Virginia workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.3 Old Dominion University violations/inspection
vs
2.4 Construction avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$0 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 52 violations, $0 in penalties across 12 inspections
52 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
29 Total Serious
$0 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1996
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1986
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1998
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1996
Violations decreased 92% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 48 prior).
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
11 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
3 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Old Dominion University in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/10/2025 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 4 $0
11/01/2023 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
07/14/2020 Planned? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
04/19/2010 Programmed Related? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
12/12/2007 Referral? Norfolk, VA 4 $0
11/29/2007 Planned? Norfolk, VA 7 $0
05/01/1998 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
03/16/1998 Planned? Norfolk, VA 15 $0
08/22/1996 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 5 $0
08/09/1988 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
03/26/1987 Referral? Norfolk, VA 6 $0
11/15/1986 Referral? Norfolk, VA 10 $0

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