DRAKE UNIVERSITY
1215 30TH STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50311
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Sep 25, 2024#347778540Sep 25, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347778540$15,0004 viol.4 violations$15,000 in penalties
Inspection #347778540
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 2024
- Final Order
- Dec 19, 2024
- Closed
- Jan 27, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 836
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,092
- Penalties on Record
- $15,000
- Site Address
- 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 F03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $10,046 | $7,500 | Jan 24, 2025 | - | Dec 19, 2024 |
| 01001B | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 F07 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 24, 2025 | - | Dec 19, 2024 |
| 01002A | 1926.454 Scaffolding - Training OSHA citation code: 19260454 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $10,046 | $7,500 | Jan 24, 2025 | - | Dec 19, 2024 |
| 01002B | 1926.454 Scaffolding - Training OSHA citation code: 19260454 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 2024 | - | Dec 19, 2024 |
Nov 16, 2023#347113961Nov 16, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347113961$20,0002 viol.2 violations$20,000 in penalties
Inspection #347113961
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 2024
- Final Order
- Mar 19, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 29, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,787
- Penalties on Record
- $20,000
- Site Address
- 2720 Forest Avenue Fitch Hall, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $15,625 | $12,000 | May 17, 2024 | - | Mar 19, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $11,162 | $8,000 | - | Mar 19, 2024 |
Jul 26, 2016#341648152Jul 26, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341648152$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341648152
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 26, 2016
- Closed
- Aug 25, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3206 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Feb 17, 2016#341262046Feb 17, 2016Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#341262046$9,0002 viol.2 violations$9,000 in penalties
Inspection #341262046
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Final Order
- Jul 4, 2016
- Closed
- Aug 2, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,000
- Site Address
- 1344 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.960 Working on or near exposed energized parts OSHA citation code: 19260960 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jul 18, 2016 | - | Jul 4, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1926.960 Working on or near exposed energized parts OSHA citation code: 19260960 C01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jul 18, 2016 | - | Jul 4, 2016 |
May 11, 2005#308258938May 11, 2005Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#308258938$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308258938
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- May 12, 2005
- Closed
- May 17, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,034
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Oct 10, 2001#304787575Oct 10, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304787575$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304787575
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 11, 2001
- Closed
- Dec 17, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Godwin Kirk Dormitory, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 5, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 2001 | - | - |
Apr 16, 1996#115080863Apr 16, 1996Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#115080863$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #115080863
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3929 Bel Aire Road, Samuelson School, Head Start, Des Moines, IA 50310
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J02 III | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1996 | - | - |
Nov 7, 1994#115070708Nov 7, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115070708$2,2006 viol.6 violations$2,200 in penalties
Inspection #115070708
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 26, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,356
- Penalties on Record
- $2,200
- Site Address
- 1215 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C01 | Other | 1 | 35 | $935 | $400 | Nov 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 21 | $1,636 | $700 | Apr 12, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 2 | 35 | $935 | $700 | Apr 12, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 40002 OSHA citation code: 40002 1 | Other | 1 | 110 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Other | 1 | 35 | $850 | $400 | Apr 12, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 15, 1994#115066714Feb 15, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115066714$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115066714
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 15, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 17, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 17, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 51
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1215 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Feb 24, 1993#115061152Feb 24, 1993Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#115061152$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115061152
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 25, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 950
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1215 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's frozen fingers amputated by cable
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
11 inspections, 1992 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: colleges, universities, and professional schools reported 1.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 2.6%; NAICS 6113 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source