PHYSICAL PLANT, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16802
NAICS 611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools - Records current through Aug 16, 2019
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY has had 3 OSHA inspections since Apr 30, 2009, resulting in 7 violations and $17,869 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
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| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements | 3 | $9,472 |
| 1910.1001Asbestos | 2 | $5,772 |
| 1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements | 1 | $1,310 |
| 1910.133Eye and Face Protection | 1 | $1,315 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #344240593 | Aug 16, 2019 | Referral | Complete | 3 | $9,472 |
| #341915502 | Nov 15, 2016 | Complaint | Partial | 2 | $5,772 |
| #116216953 | Apr 30, 2009 | Referral | Partial | 2 | $2,625 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee is struck by plywood, punctures abdomen
View inspection #344240593 →Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
NAICS 611310: Educational Services / Educational Services
This sector comprises establishments that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. These establishments include schools, colleges, universities, and training centers.
Common workplace hazards include slips, trips, and falls, exposure to chemicals in science laboratories and maintenance areas, and workplace violence. Workers in vocational and technical schools may also encounter machinery and equipment hazards.
Educational institutions must comply with OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Key areas include laboratory safety (1910.1450 for academic labs), hazard communication (1910.1200), bloodborne pathogens for school nurses and custodial staff (1910.1030), emergency action plans (1910.38), and asbestos management in older school buildings (1910.1001).
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