Establishment profile
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE
18111 NORDHOFF ST., NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91330
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE has accumulated 26 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $6,260 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 439 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
47% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $6,260 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203 A | 2 | 2 | $1,260 | Feb 2003 | Aug 2009 |
| 342 A | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jul 2004 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 2390.0041 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2320.0002 A 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2320.0002 A 3 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 |
| 3203 A07 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2530.0086 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1997 | Jul 1997 |
| 3273 A | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1994 | Nov 1994 |
| 5194 H02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1994 | Jul 1994 |
| 1529 I04 B | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 1529 L03 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 1529 M01 B | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 1511 B | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 1529 P02 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 3410.009 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 3410.011 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 1529 O01 C | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 1529 D02 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 1529 E01 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 1529 E02 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 6113 within CA. Peer group: 439 employers. This establishment has 26 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2004 | CHAIR,LADDER,LIGHTING FIXTURE,STRUCK AGAINST,LIGHTING,FALL,LOST BALANCE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 3, 1997 | BURN,ELECTRIC ARC,E GI IV,ELECTRICAL,ELECTRICIAN,PANELBOARD,ELECTRICAL WORK,LOCKOUT,ELECTRICAL FAULT,HAND TOOL | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-27 | Complaint | 1 | — | $560 | |
| 2005-01-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-04-21 | Accident | 1 | — | $5,000 | |
| 2002-08-29 | Complaint | 1 | — | $700 | |
| 2001-07-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-03-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-04-24 | Accident | 5 | 2 | $0 | |
| 1995-10-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-01-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-11-08 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-07-15 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-03-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-03-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-08-04 | Complaint | 16 | 6 | $0 | |
| 1992-03-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE's OSHA violation history?
- CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $6,260 in total penalties.
- How does CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE's safety record compare to its industry?
- CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.