Establishment profile
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3501 WATT WAY, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089
Operated by University of Southern California · 1 of 6 establishments
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 20 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $28,210 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 438 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, 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. 17 distinct standards shown · 18 citations in this view · $28,210 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 A | 2 | 2 | $10,000 | Jul 2013 | Aug 2014 |
| 4310(A) | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 |
| 4312 | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 |
| 3383 B | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 3273 A | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
| 3400 D | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 5162 A | 1 | 1 | $900 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 5194(H) | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 3395 F03 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 3702 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 3400 A | 1 | 1 | $485 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 1675 J | 1 | 1 | $375 | May 1996 | May 1996 |
| 4650 E | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 5191 F03 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 3664 A03 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 3702 Q05 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Apr 1993 | Apr 1993 |
| 3362 F | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 |
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: 438 employers. This establishment has 18 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 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 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2019 | Abrasive Belt,Amputated,Amputation,Belt,Belt Sander,Caught In,Equipment Operator,Finger,Guard,Hand,Machine Guarding,Machine Shop,Machinist,Metal,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Nip Point,Pulled In,Pulley,Sander,Thumb,Unguarded | 1 | — | — | |
| Feb 10, 2014 | FOOD PREPARATION,EMERGENCY RESPONSE,HEART ATTACK,DIZZINESS | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Nov 10, 2003 | CHEMICAL BURN,NITRIC ACID,SPILL,SULFURIC ACID,CHEMICAL,LEG | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 12, 2001 | BURN,SCALPED,SLIP,FALL,SLIPPERY SURFACE,HAND,ANKLE,FOOT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 8, 1996 | JANITOR,EXTENSION LADDER,UNSECURED,WORK RULES,LADDER,FALL,SLIPPERY SURFACE,SLOPING,SLOPE,WATER | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Dec 1, 1992 | HEAD,WORK RULES,STRUCK AGAINST,RIDING ON EQUIPMENT,SEAT BELT,FALL,SHARP TURN,CART,UNSTABLE POSITION | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for University of Southern California, 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 University of Southern California 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.). 45 cases · 36 ULP · 9 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-CA-387675 | Unfair labor practice | May 2026 | — | Open | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-356388 | Representation election | Dec 2024 | — | Open | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-341893 | Representation election | May 2024 | Jul 2024 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-341184 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2024 | Jan 2025 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-330947 | Representation election | Nov 2023 | Mar 2024 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-328487 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-325099 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2023 | Aug 2024 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-316966 | Representation election | Apr 2023 | Jun 2023 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-311590 | Representation election | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-308858 | Representation election | Dec 2022 | Feb 2023 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-275604 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2021 | Jul 2021 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-274052 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2021 | May 2021 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-256142 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-229821 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2018 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-195237 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2017 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-192125 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2017 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-191203 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2017 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-188816 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2016 | Jan 2017 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-188812 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2016 | Mar 2017 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-185655 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2016 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-185266 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-185265 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-185264 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Feb 2018 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183592 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Aug 2018 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183591 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183590 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Oct 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183586 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183584 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183583 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183581 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183580 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183579 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-183578 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-181634 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2016 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-178831 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2016 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-170450 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2016 | Mar 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-165063 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-164871 | Representation election | Nov 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-164868 | Representation election | Nov 2015 | Dec 2016 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-RC-164864 | Representation election | Nov 2015 | Jan 2017 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-162633 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-158402 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-157401 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-154576 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
| 31-CA-023538 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 1998 | Nov 1999 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
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
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 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 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). 8 facilities · 4 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 900 W 34TH ST · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 3434 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 823 EXPOSITION BLVD · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 3015 S HOOVER ST · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 3025 ROYAL ST. USC HOUSING · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 3560 WATT WAY · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1042 DOWNEY WAY · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 3434 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE · LOS ANGELES, CA, 90089 | 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.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541712 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY). Last action: 2026-06-26. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-15 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-02-06 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-12-05 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $5,400 | |
| 2018-06-11 | Complaint | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2015-08-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-06-18 | Complaint | 2 | — | $5,485 | |
| 2014-05-23 | Accident | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2013-03-20 | Referral | 1 | — | $5,000 | |
| 2003-12-09 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $2,925 | |
| 2002-08-16 | Complaint | 1 | — | $900 | |
| 2001-10-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | |
| 2001-02-21 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $3,000 | |
| 1996-05-09 | Accident | 1 | — | $375 | |
| 1994-03-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-01-29 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $925 | |
| 1992-08-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-05-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-06-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-03-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-08-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA is one of 6 establishments rolled up under the parent organization University of Southern California.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of University of Southern California across all 6 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by University of Southern California, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIACATALINA ISLAND, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIALOS ANGELES, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
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- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIALOS ANGELES, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIALOS ANGELES, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 University of Southern California, which operates 6 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA's OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA has 20 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $28,210 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.