Establishment profile
DUKE UNIVERSITY
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIRCLE, DURHAM, NC, 27710
622110 — General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Summary
DUKE UNIVERSITY has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $29,425 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 159 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DUKE UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $29,425 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 D01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A04 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2003 | May 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2003 | May 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1450 E03 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2003 | May 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1450 F02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2003 | May 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1450 F04 IC | 1 | 1 | — | May 2003 | May 2003 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 6221 within NC. Peer group: 159 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DUKE UNIVERSITY. 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 DUKE UNIVERSITY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2008 | BURN,STEAM LINE,RUPTURE,STEAM,VALVEFatality | 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 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 DUKE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DUKE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in NC — for DUKE UNIVERSITY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other DUKE UNIVERSITY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 39 cases · 34 ULP · 4 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-381999 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2026 | — | Open | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-375140 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-369060 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2025 | Apr 2026 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-341945 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | Nov 2024 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-341846 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | Oct 2024 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-335985 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2024 | Dec 2024 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-323784 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2023 | Dec 2024 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-321557 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2023 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-RC-313298 | Representation election | Mar 2023 | Aug 2023 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-312470 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2023 | May 2023 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-310498 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2023 | May 2023 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-305640 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2022 | Jan 2023 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-297204 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-291102 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2022 | Oct 2024 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-284887 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2021 | Oct 2021 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-RC-276475 | Representation election | May 2021 | Aug 2022 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-268421 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2020 | Nov 2020 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-267876 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Jan 2021 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-257143 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2020 | Apr 2020 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-251471 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-249132 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2019 | Nov 2019 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-248908 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2019 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-243745 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2019 | Dec 2020 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-238455 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2019 | May 2019 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-191754 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2017 | Aug 2017 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-RC-187957 | Representation election | Nov 2016 | Mar 2017 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-RC-169472 | Representation election | Feb 2016 | Mar 2016 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-164319 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2015 | Jan 2016 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-164301 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2015 | Jan 2016 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 10-CA-147741 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | Apr 2015 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-079175 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2012 | Jun 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-UC-074796 | UC | Feb 2012 | Jun 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 17-CA-025149 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 11-CA-023108 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-022550 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2010 | Oct 2012 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-022068 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2008 | Oct 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021770 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021436 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2007 | Nov 2008 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 11-CA-021415 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2006 | Feb 2007 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 DUKE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DUKE UNIVERSITY 131 RESEARCH DR · DURHAM, NC, 27710 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 8 | 0 | — | May 2026 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DUKE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Veterans AffairsEDUCATIONAL TRAINING FOR STAFF AT NEW JERSEY VA HOSPITALcontract · Last action 2010-09-24$15,984
- Department of Veterans AffairsTELEPHONE AND OR COMMUNICATION SVC.contract · Last action 2009-10-01$4,570
- Department of Veterans AffairsTRAVEL MIEcontract · Last action 2008-03-21$1,901
- Department of Homeland SecurityCOURSE REGISTRATION - EBERLEINcontract · Last action 2016-09-07$800
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 611710 - EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES. Last action: 2016-09-07. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-20 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | |
| 2008-07-07 | Referral | 1 | — | $1,925 | |
| 2008-05-14 | Accident | 4 | 4 | $24,500 | |
| 2003-05-13 | Complaint | 5 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in general medical and surgical hospitals within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- BRYNN MARR HOSPITALJACKSONVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.WINSTON SALEM — 2 federal enforcement records
- DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.DURHAM — 2 federal enforcement records
- Duke University Health SystemDurham — 2 federal enforcement records
- HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.ELKIN — 2 federal enforcement records
- RANDOLPH HOSPITAL, INC.ASHEBORO — 2 federal enforcement records
- SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INCORPORATEDCLINTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERWILMINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- Duke University HospitalDurham — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DUKE UNIVERSITY 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DUKE UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- DUKE UNIVERSITY has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $29,425 in total penalties.
- How does DUKE UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- DUKE UNIVERSITY operates in the general medical and surgical hospitals industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.1.
- Has DUKE UNIVERSITY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving DUKE UNIVERSITY.