This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Oregon State University Safety Record

Corvallis, OR · Educational Services

C

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

Last inspected 07/01/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon has 67 workplace safety violations across 63 inspections, with 36 classified as serious and $14,310 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1984 to 2011.

Oregon State University, located in Corvallis, Oregon, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 67 violations on file, 36 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $14,310.

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.

67 Violations
63 Inspections
36 Serious
$14,310 Penalties
Serious?
36 ($14,310)
Other-than-Serious?
31 ($0)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 2000
7020.1610 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 2004
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2001
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2000
7020.0220 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2000
OSHA initially proposed $29,810 in penalties for Oregon State University, later reduced to $14,310 — a 52% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
10 citations $1,820
7020.1610 OSHA Standard
4 citations $780
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $290
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations $175
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/01/2011 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
12/03/2010 Planned? Corvallis, OR 3 $0
11/18/2010 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
08/19/2010 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
08/19/2010 Planned? Corvallis, OR 10 $670
06/19/2009 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
05/21/2009 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
05/21/2009 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
05/21/2009 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
04/29/2009 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
01/23/2009 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
08/22/2008 Referral? Corvallis, OR 1 $165
04/29/2008 Planned? Corvallis, OR 1 $180
04/29/2008 Follow-Up? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
04/29/2008 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
04/29/2008 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $220
04/29/2008 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
02/25/2008 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $195
06/05/2007 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
05/02/2007 Referral? Corvallis, OR 2 $175
01/13/2006 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
09/16/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
09/16/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
09/14/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
09/09/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
08/31/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 4 $195
08/31/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
08/31/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $195
07/22/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
05/28/2004 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
04/20/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $195
04/20/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $0
03/30/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
03/30/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
03/30/2004 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
01/07/2003 Planned? Corvallis, OR 1 $195
01/07/2003 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
01/07/2003 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
09/28/2002 Accident? Corvallis, OR 4 $6,000
05/08/2001 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
05/08/2001 Planned? Corvallis, OR 1 $0
03/22/2001 Planned? Corvallis, OR 4 $195
12/04/2000 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
01/25/2000 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
01/24/2000 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $0
01/24/2000 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $105
04/15/1999 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $105
02/02/1999 Unprogrammed Related? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
02/02/1999 Unprogrammed Related? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
02/07/1997 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
09/18/1996 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
08/28/1996 Accident? Corvallis, OR 3 $3,500
08/13/1996 Referral? Corvallis, OR 1 $105
10/31/1995 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 11 $1,820
08/09/1989 Planned? Corvallis, OR 1 $0
08/04/1989 Planned? Corvallis, OR 1 $0
07/27/1989 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
09/01/1987 Planned? Corvallis, OR 2 $95
07/18/1986 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 1 $0
07/18/1986 Referral? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
06/04/1985 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
12/11/1984 Planned? Corvallis, OR 0 $0
10/01/1984 Complaint? Corvallis, OR 0 $0

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