UC DAVIS is a colleges, universities, and professional schools employer in DAVIS, CA. Federal records show 15 OSHA inspections with 20 violations and $48,200 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations 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.

UC DAVIS

ONE SHIELDS AVE., DAVIS, CA, 95616

Parent: The Regents of the University of California (27 locations)

611310Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

EIN: 943067788

24,626 employees

Federal Enforcement
15
OSHA inspections
20 violations
$48,200 in penalties
2 fatalities4 hospitalizations

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
1.3
Industry Avg DART
0.6
Self-Reported DART
1.2
Self-Reported TRIR
1.7
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
15
OSHA Violations
20
Total Penalties
$48,200
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
27 years
Last Activity
3yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.6/yr
Violation Rate
0.7/yr
Violation Severity Mix
15% serious$2,410 avg per violation$3,213 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$48,200 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+0.4
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+0.6
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
5
Accident
9
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 53% of inspections
Recidivism: 3 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 434 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
99%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
99%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UC DAVIS's OSHA violation history?
UC DAVIS has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $48,200 in total penalties.
How does UC DAVIS's safety record compare to its industry?
UC DAVIS operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3. UC DAVIS's self-reported DART rate is 1.17 compared to an industry average of 0.6.
Has UC DAVIS had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving UC DAVIS.