Stanford University Safety Record
Stanford, CA · Educational Services
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 10/09/2025
According to OSHA enforcement records, Stanford University in Stanford, California has 69 workplace safety violations across 33 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $34,418 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2025.
About This Safety Record
Stanford University in Stanford, California 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.
20 of the 69 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.
All-time record: 69 violations, $34,418 in penalties across 33 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
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- Statute: Cal. Labor Code §§ 3200-6002
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Stanford University in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/19/2025 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/17/2025 | Programmed Related? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/29/2023 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 1 | $3,000 |
| 12/14/2016 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 2 | $1,120 |
| 08/12/2015 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 1 | $750 |
| 05/21/2015 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 1 | $185 |
| 02/24/2012 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/03/2011 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 2 | $3,800 |
| 06/21/2010 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 2 | $1,350 |
| 07/31/2007 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 1 | $750 |
| 04/07/2006 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 1 | $375 |
| 11/29/2005 | Unprogrammed Related? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/04/2003 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/07/2001 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 4 | $3,000 |
| 03/28/2001 | Unprogrammed Related? | Stanford, CA | 4 | $2,380 |
| 07/26/2000 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 02/01/2000 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/29/1999 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 5 | $6,540 |
| 03/23/1998 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/11/1996 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 5 | $1,448 |
| 10/18/1994 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/02/1994 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 10 | $2,680 |
| 03/02/1994 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 7 | $3,360 |
| 08/23/1993 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 1 | $300 |
| 04/13/1993 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 1 | $150 |
| 09/24/1991 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 1 | $0 |
| 04/08/1991 | Accident? | Stanford, CA | 7 | $2,000 |
| 10/17/1990 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/10/1989 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 2 | $0 |
| 01/06/1989 | Unprogrammed Related? | Stanford, CA | 3 | $840 |
| 09/22/1988 | Complaint? | Stanford, CA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/03/1988 | Referral? | Stanford, CA | 8 | $390 |
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