Establishment profile
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
1 CAMPUS DR, ALLENDALE, MI, 49401
Operated by Sysco Corporation · 1 of 402 establishments
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY has accumulated 61 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $18,190 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 100 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd 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
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, 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
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 30 citations in this view · $18,190 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.0125 | 4 | 3 | $2,340 | Feb 1990 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.011401 | 2 | 2 | $3,000 | Aug 1992 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.272202 | 2 | 2 | $1,940 | Feb 1990 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.331201 | 2 | 2 | $1,400 | Feb 1990 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.273006 | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | Feb 1990 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.063201 | 2 | 2 | $280 | Aug 1992 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.044701 | 2 | 2 | $240 | Feb 1990 | Aug 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F04 | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1990 | Aug 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G01 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.541612 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.273201 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.012101 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 4081.221903 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Aug 1992 | Aug 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.273701 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Aug 1992 | Aug 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.273001 | 1 | 1 | $540 | Feb 1990 | Feb 1990 |
| 408.15815(2) | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 |
| 29 CFR 4081.023101 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 VC1 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D04 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1994 | Sep 1994 |
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 MI. Peer group: 100 employers. This establishment has 61 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GRAND VALLEY STATE 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 GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 1 violation · $50,115 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Feb 2011 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $50,115 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 1 violations · $50,115 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 – Feb 2011 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | FMLA | 1 | 1 | $50,115 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
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). 4 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 1 CAMPUS DRIVE · ALLENDALE, MI, 49401 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 2 | 0 | — | Jan 2026 | View → |
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 11106 SERVICE DR · ALLENDALE, MI, 49401 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 10807 N CAMPUS DR · ALLENDALE, MI, 49401 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 3936 CALDER DR · ALLENDALE, MI, 49401 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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 GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Peace CorpsIGF::CT::IGF STRAT CONTRACT, GVSUcontract · Last action 2019-07-11$68,671
- Department of JusticeANTENNA SITE RENEWAL LEASE (OTHER FUNCTIONS)contract · Last action 2014-12-22$54,712
- Environmental Protection AgencyLARGE MESOCOSM STUDYcontract · Last action 2024-03-22$40,000
- Department of the InteriorASSESS NORTHERN BOBWHITE QUAIL AND FITNESS AT FELSENTHAL NWR, CROSSET, AR. OBJECTIVES ARE TO ASSESS CONDITIONS THROUGH LAND COVER MAPS, VEGETATION SURVEYS, AND QUAIL. QUANTIFY NORTHERN BOBWHITE SURVIVAL RATES DURING NESTING AND BROOD REARING PERIODS, AND FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE POPULATION DECLINES IN SOUTHERN AR.contract · Last action 2013-05-03$27,626
- Department of the InteriorEDUCATIONAL PERFORMING GROUP WHICH WILL PERFORM AT THE ANNUAL SIGLO DE ORO DRAMA FESTIVAL COMMEMORATING THE HARMONIOUS SETTLEMENT OF A LONG STANDING BORDER DISPUTE BETWEEN THE US AND MEXICO AT CHAMIZAL NATIONAL MEMORIAL.contract · Last action 2012-02-14$20,000
- Department of JusticeLEASED ANTENNA SITE RENEWALcontract · Last action 2008-01-16$11,750
- Department of DefenseWGVU VETERANS PARTNERSHIPcontract · Last action 2013-08-21$10,000
- Department of JusticeANTENNA SITE RENEWALcontract · Last action 2009-12-30$9,973
- Department of JusticeLEASED ANTENNA SITE RENEWALcontract · Last action 2009-04-16$9,682
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF SUMMER FLOUNDER PCB ANALYSEScontract · Last action 2014-07-14$7,367
- Department of CommerceCOLLECT AND ELUTRIATE 117 PETIT PONARS FOR BENTHOScontract · Last action 2009-09-15$7,250
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF PCB ANALYSIS OF LAKE ERIE BURBOTcontract · Last action 2013-03-04$6,230
- Department of the InteriorPCB ANALYSIS OF LAKE ERIE BURBOTcontract · Last action 2011-09-19$6,200
- Department of DefenseGVSU ADVERTISEMENT 2009contract · Last action 2009-07-28$5,750
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF EURASIAN MILFOIL U433F20contract · Last action 2014-09-16$4,500
- Department of DefenseADVERTISING AND MARKETING PACKAGEcontract · Last action 2010-08-20$4,500
- Department of Veterans AffairsA VIRTUAL JOB FAIR WILL BE POSTED ON THE MICHIGANcontract · Last action 2008-04-11$200
- Department of Veterans AffairsHEALTH CAREER DAY SPONSORED BY GRAND VALLEY STATEcontract · Last action 2008-01-11$115
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 611310 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. Last action: 2024-03-22. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-23 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-06-01 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-08-11 | Planned | 21 | 7 | $13,930 | |
| 1992-06-26 | Planned | 16 | 3 | $3,180 | |
| 1990-01-24 | Planned | 23 | 1 | $1,080 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY is one of 402 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Sysco Corporation.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Sysco Corporation across all 402 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in colleges, universities, and professional schools within MI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYMARQUETTE — 2 federal enforcement records
- OAKLAND UNIVERSITYROCHESTER — 2 federal enforcement records
- EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYYPSILANTI — 2 federal enforcement records
- WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYKALAMAZOO — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYHOUGHTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- ADRIAN COLLEGEADRIAN — 2 federal enforcement records
- WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITYDETROIT — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANFLINT — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYCALUMET — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Sysco Corporation, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SYSCO LONG ISLAND, LLCCENTRAL ISLIP, NY — 3 federal enforcement records
- FRESH DIRECT LLCLONG ISLAND CITY, NY — 3 federal enforcement records
- SYSCO CORPORATIONWALNUT, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- FOUR SEASONS PRODUCE, INCORPORATEDEPHRATA, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- SYSCO SYRACUSE, LLCWARNERS, NY — 3 federal enforcement records
- SYSCO PHILADELPHIA, LLCPHILADELPHIA, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- SYSCO NEW MEXICOALBUQUERQUE, NM — 3 federal enforcement records
- SYSCO ATLANTA, LLCATLANTA, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CONCORD FOODS INC.BROCKTON, MA — 3 federal enforcement records
- SYSCO LOUISVILLE INCLOUISVILLE, KY — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Sysco Corporation locationsParent rollup
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MIState-wide enforcement data
- Colleges, Universities, and in MIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GRAND VALLEY STATE 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Sysco Corporation, which operates 402 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 61 violations and $18,190 in total penalties.
- How does GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.