NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY is a colleges, universities, and professional schools employer in LAS VEGAS, NM. Federal records show 2 OSHA inspections with 19 violations and $119,600 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY

803 NATIONAL AVE, LAS VEGAS, NM, 87701

611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

19 violations

$119,600 in penalties

Violations across 2 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

1 fatalities1 hospitalizations

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

1.3

Industry Avg DART

0.6

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$119,600

Trend

IMPROVING

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

MEDIUM

SVEP Flag

Yes

Visa Applications

Visa Certified

Data Insights

History Span

4 years

Last Activity

1yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.5/yr

Violation Rate

4.8/yr

Violation Severity Mix

84% serious$6,295 avg per violation$59,800 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHAEPA$510,661 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint

Accident

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%

Worse than most peers

vs 18 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

100%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

76%

Visa & Labor Certification (OFLC)

Total Applications

Certified

Avg Wage Ratio

1.00x

H-1B

Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage.

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections

Quarters Non-Compliant

Formal Actions

EPA Penalties

$391,061

Status: Violation

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?: NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $119,600 in total penalties.
How does NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?: NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.
Has NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY.