University of Chicago Safety Record

Chicago, IL · Educational Services

D

Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.

Last inspected 12/16/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois has 28 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $23,190 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 2024.

University of Chicago in Chicago, 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.

19 of the 28 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.

1.6 University of Chicago violations/inspection
vs
2.9 Educational Services avg
Below industry average
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28 Violations
18 Inspections
19 Serious
$23,190 Penalties
Serious?
19 ($22,690)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($500)
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1998
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1992
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1992
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 28 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $37,250 in penalties for University of Chicago, later reduced to $23,190 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,500
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $1,682
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $2,058
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $3,850
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
2 citations $1,000

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/16/2024 Monitoring? Chicago, IL 0 $0
01/09/2014 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
04/02/2013 Referral? Chicago, IL 2 $7,000
01/08/2013 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/11/2010 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
03/09/2009 Referral? Chicago, IL 1 $682
06/12/2001 Complaint? Chicago, IL 9 $5,058
12/01/1999 Planned? Chicago, IL 1 $500
05/25/1999 Complaint? Chicago, IL 2 $1,950
07/13/1998 Complaint? Chicago, IL 2 $1,500
10/07/1992 Complaint? Chicago, IL 6 $6,500
06/21/1988 Complaint? Chicago, IL 5 $0
09/23/1986 Planned? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/25/1986 Accident? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/25/1986 Accident? Chicago, IL 0 $0
09/06/1984 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
06/07/1984 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0
02/07/1984 Complaint? Chicago, IL 0 $0

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