University of Virginia Safety Record

Charlottesville, VA · Educational Services

F

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

Last inspected 08/07/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia has 52 workplace safety violations across 21 inspections, with 43 classified as serious and $22,514 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2025.

University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia 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 University of Virginia 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.

43 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.

2.5 University of Virginia violations/inspection
vs
2.9 Educational Services avg
Below industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
4 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$15,875 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 52 violations, $22,514 in penalties across 21 inspections
52 Total Violations
21 Total Inspections
43 Total Serious
$22,514 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($15,875)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1985
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1998
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1998
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1998
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1985
Violations decreased 94% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 49 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $29,152 in penalties for University of Virginia, later reduced to $22,514 — a 23% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
12 citations $6,638
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/07/2025 Complaint? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
04/28/2025 Accident? Charlottesville, VA 3 $15,875
04/26/2024 Referral? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
04/24/2024 Referral? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
08/18/2020 Accident? Charlottesville, VA 1 $6,638
11/04/2019 Unprogrammed Related? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
03/07/2019 Referral? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
10/12/2018 Complaint? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
08/03/2017 Complaint? Charlottesville, VA 1 $0
12/20/2016 Complaint? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
08/08/2008 Referral? Charlottesville, VA 2 $0
08/05/2008 Planned? Charlottesville, VA 5 $0
05/01/2008 Planned? Charlottesville, VA 8 $0
10/16/2003 Planned? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
01/13/2003 Complaint? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
03/03/1998 Planned? Charlottesville, VA 22 $0
08/30/1993 Planned? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
03/07/1991 Planned? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
09/15/1987 Complaint? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
02/11/1987 Monitoring? Charlottesville, VA 0 $0
08/07/1985 Planned? Charlottesville, VA 10 $0

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