Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Safety Record
Blacksburg, VA · Educational Services
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 01/03/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in Blacksburg, Virginia has 26 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in Blacksburg, Virginia 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.
26 of the 26 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.
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Workers' Compensation in Virginia
Workers injured on the job in Virginia may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 2 years from injury date
- Important: Must report injury to employer within 30 days in writing
- Statute: Va. Code § 65.2-100 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Virginia, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2024 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/05/2017 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/25/2016 | Referral? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/07/2014 | Programmed Related? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/11/2013 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/18/2012 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/01/2010 | Planned? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/09/2002 | Accident? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/03/1992 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/04/1991 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 12 | $0 |
| 03/08/1989 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 2 | $0 |
| 11/01/1988 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 7 | $0 |
| 06/14/1988 | Follow-Up? | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/27/1987 | Accident? | Blacksburg, VA | 2 | $0 |
| 04/07/1987 | Complaint? | Blacksburg, VA | 3 | $0 |
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