Establishment profile
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE, SAN JOSE, CA, 95192
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $837 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 440 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th 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
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 20 citations in this view · $837 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3272(B) | 1 | 1 | $650 | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 3224 | 1 | 1 | $187 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0024 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 341(C) | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 29 CFR 5154.0001 E03 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 6151 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 3272 B | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0022 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0023 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 |
| 3270 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 |
| 1529 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 3410.009 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 1529 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 5216 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1995 | Jun 1995 |
| 5216 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1995 | Jun 1995 |
| 3314 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 1994 | Jul 1994 |
| 3314 F | 1 | 1 | — | May 1993 | May 1993 |
| 29 CFR 2305.0004 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1993 | Mar 1993 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0017 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1993 | Mar 1993 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0011 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1993 | Mar 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: 440 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SAN JOSE 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 SAN JOSE 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. 2 statutes · 5 violations · $4,682 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Apr 2005 | 1 | 4 | 1 | $4,682 | — |
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Jul 2011 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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. 2 cases · 5 violations · $4,682 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 – Jul 2011 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | FLSA | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 2005 – Apr 2005 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | FMLA | 4 | 1 | $4,682 | — |
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 SAN JOSE 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 SAN JOSE 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)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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). 3 facilities · 2 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY 1 WASHINGTON SQUARE · SAN JOSE, CA, 95192 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Apr 1995 | View → |
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY 1 WASHINGTON SQUARE · SAN JOSE, CA, 95192 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY 1 WASHINGTON SQUARE · SAN JOSE, CA, 95192 | 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 SAN JOSE STATE 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 EducationCARES ACT FUNDING: MONIES ALLOCATED TO THE UNIVERSITY TO BE USED TO PROVIDE DIRECT EMERGENCY CASH GRANTS TO STUDENTS ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.assistance · Last action 2026-04-27$69,810,382
- Department of EducationGRANT PROGRAMassistance · Last action 2026-05-12$66,619,562
- Department of EducationGRANT PROGRAMassistance · Last action 2026-05-13$65,145,681
- Department of EducationCAMPUS BASED-FWSassistance · Last action 2024-03-29$2,000,000
- Department of EducationCAMPUS BASED-FWSassistance · Last action 2025-09-15$1,733,944
- Department of EducationCAMPUS BASED-FWSassistance · Last action 2025-02-27$1,442,012
- Department of EducationCAMPUS BASED-FSEOGassistance · Last action 2024-03-29$1,314,303
- Department of EducationCAMPUS BASED-FWSassistance · Last action 2024-02-29$1,189,790
- Department of EducationCAMPUS BASED-FSEOGassistance · Last action 2025-09-15$1,150,509
- Department of EducationCAMPUS BASED-FWSassistance · Last action 2022-03-02$1,100,641
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2009-09-27$204,356
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2010-08-03$93,291
- Department of EducationPELL GRANTSassistance · Last action 2026-02-19$60,730
- Department of Education2025-2026 TEACH BASE RECORDassistance · Last action 2026-05-13$49,037
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2010-09-10$47,287
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2008-08-13$27,956
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION ADN FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2008-02-01$24,884
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2008-03-13$3,418
- Department of DefenseLONG DISTANCE PHONE SERVICEcontract · Last action 2008-02-27$2,220
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2008-05-23$1,180
- Department of Veterans AffairsFEE TO PAY TO ATTEND FAIR ON JANUARY 22, 2008 FORcontract · Last action 2008-01-07$50
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 611310 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. Last action: 2010-09-10. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-23 | Complaint | 3 | — | $650 | |
| 2010-07-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-01-29 | Complaint | 1 | — | $187 | |
| 2005-01-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-12-18 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-05-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-05-26 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-03-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-06-06 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $0 | |
| 1995-05-02 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1994-05-12 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1993-04-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-02-23 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1992-12-14 | Variance | 3 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1992-09-02 | Accident | 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 SAN JOSE 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.
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- What is SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $837 in total penalties.
- How does SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.