Yale University Safety Record

New Haven, CT · Educational Services

F

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

Last inspected 05/13/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut has 103 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $29,586 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 2024.

Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut 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 Yale 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.

23 of the 103 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. Connecticut workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.3 Yale University violations/inspection
vs
2.9 Educational Services avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$20,121 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 103 violations, $29,586 in penalties across 24 inspections
103 Total Violations
24 Total Inspections
23 Total Serious
$29,586 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($12,054)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($8,067)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1980
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (13 total) since 1980
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1980
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1980
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1980
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 99 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $46,502 in penalties for Yale University, later reduced to $29,586 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
13 citations $720
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
12 citations $720
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $1,280
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
7 citations $130
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
6 citations $800

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/13/2024 Referral? New Haven, CT 1 $8,067
11/16/2022 Referral? New Haven, CT 3 $12,054
02/28/2017 Referral? New Haven, CT 0 $0
11/21/2016 Unprogrammed Related? New Haven, CT 0 $0
02/18/2015 Referral? New Haven, CT 0 $0
04/13/2011 Referral? New Haven, CT 0 $0
04/11/2007 Referral? New Haven, CT 2 $0
04/01/2004 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
05/09/2000 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
07/07/1994 Unprogrammed Related? New Haven, CT 0 $0
03/08/1993 Complaint? New Haven, CT 8 $1,275
01/03/1992 Complaint? New Haven, CT 2 $0
05/02/1990 Complaint? New Haven, CT 1 $350
05/12/1989 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
02/22/1989 Referral? New Haven, CT 2 $420
10/24/1988 Referral? New Haven, CT 1 $0
07/05/1988 Complaint? New Haven, CT 1 $1,000
06/11/1985 Unprogrammed Related? New Haven, CT 0 $0
06/25/1982 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
10/02/1981 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
08/12/1981 Planned? New Haven, CT 1 $350
06/02/1980 Complaint? New Haven, CT 33 $2,320
04/21/1980 Complaint? New Haven, CT 0 $0
04/15/1980 Complaint? New Haven, CT 48 $3,750

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