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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is a colleges, universities, and professional schools employer in EVANSTON, IL. Federal records show 2 OSHA inspections with 18 violations and $85,197 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 29, 2026.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

2170 CAMPUS DR., EVANSTON, IL, 60201

611310 Top companies in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Federal Enforcement
2
OSHA inspections
18 violations
$85,197 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

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
2
OSHA Violations
18
Total Penalties
$85,197
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
MEDIUM
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
16 years
Last Activity
6yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.1/yr
Violation Rate
1.1/yr
Violation Severity Mix
83% serious$4,733 avg per violation$42,599 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$85,197 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
1
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

99%
Worse than most peers
vs 260 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
89%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
19
Unfair Labor Practice
6
Representation (Union)
10
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $85,197 in total penalties.
How does NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.