Stanford University Safety Record

Palo Alto, CA · Educational Services

F

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

Last inspected 05/02/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Stanford University in Palo Alto, California has 17 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $8,925 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2023.

Stanford University in Palo Alto, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the educational services industry, this places Stanford 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.

4 of the 17 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. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.7 Stanford University violations/inspection
vs
2.9 Educational Services avg
Above industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$375 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 17 violations, $8,925 in penalties across 3 inspections
17 Total Violations
3 Total Inspections
4 Total Serious
$8,925 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($375)
Violations decreased 94% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 16 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $13,915 in penalties for Stanford University, later reduced to $8,925 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5193. C02 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,455
5193. F02 OSHA Standard
2 citations $4,870
5193. C01 OSHA Standard
2 citations $650
5193. H04 OSHA Standard
1 citation
5193. H02 OSHA Standard
1 citation

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/02/2023 Accident? Palo Alto, CA 1 $375
11/02/2010 Complaint? Palo Alto, CA 13 $8,430
08/28/1987 Complaint? Palo Alto, CA 3 $120

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