HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
WILD LIFE LANE, ARCATA, CA 95521
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Inspection records
Apr 27, 2018#343122222Apr 27, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#343122222$2,8006 viol.6 violations$2,800 in penalties
Inspection #343122222
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 2018
- Final Order
- Nov 16, 2018
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $2,800
- Site Address
- 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203(A) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Other | 2 | 3 | $560 | $560 | - | Nov 16, 2018 | |
| 01002 | 3210(A) Guardrails at Elevated Locations | Other | 1 | 3 | $560 | $560 | - | Nov 16, 2018 | |
| 01003 | 5144(H)(2)(A) Respiratory Protection | Other | 1 | 1 | $280 | $280 | - | Nov 16, 2018 | |
| 01004 | 5154.1 Ventilation Requirements for Laboratory-Type Hood Operations OSHA citation code: 51540001 E03 | Other | 2 | 3 | $560 | $560 | - | Nov 16, 2018 | |
| 01005 | 5162(C) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment | Other | 1 | 4 | $420 | $420 | - | Nov 16, 2018 | |
| 01006 | 5453(G) Operation and Maintenance | Other | 1 | 4 | $420 | $420 | - | Nov 16, 2018 |
Apr 30, 2009#311869333Apr 30, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#311869333$1,3503 viol.3 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #311869333
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 30, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 1 Harpst St, Arcata, CA 95521
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1532.1 Lead OSHA citation code: 15320001 D01 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $450 | $450 | Jul 21, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1532.1 Lead OSHA citation code: 15320001 E02 B | Other | 1 | 5 | $450 | $450 | Aug 10, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1532.1 Lead OSHA citation code: 15320001 L02 | Other | 3 | 5 | $450 | $450 | Aug 10, 2009 | - | - |
Apr 6, 1993#119728855Apr 6, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#119728855$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #119728855
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- May 20, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 8, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Care Post Office, Arcata, CA 95521
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 C6 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3384 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 3384 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1993 | - | - |
Mar 24, 1992#112028824Mar 24, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#112028824$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112028824
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 25, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Wild Life Lane, Arcata, CA 95521
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3381 Head Protection OSHA citation code: 3381 A | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3648 Operating Instructions (Aerial Devices) OSHA citation code: 3648 O | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1992 | - | - |
Jul 1, 1991#111845624Jul 1, 1991Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#111845624$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #111845624
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 2, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 25, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- State government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Care Post Office, Arcata, CA 95521
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A02 | Other | 4 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5143 General Requirements of Mechanical Ventilation Systems OSHA citation code: 5143 A05 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 F04 B | Other | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 1991 | - | - |
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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.
5 inspections, 1991 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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