How many OSHA inspections has UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON had?

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON has been inspected 94 times by OSHA between Nov 29, 1989 and Jul 29, 2014, with 97 violations and $57,535 in penalties on record.

How does Washington's state OSHA plan work?

Washington operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), covering both private and public sector workers. Washington DOSH is known for having some of the most stringent workplace safety standards in the country.

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

What is an OSHA referral inspection?

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON has had 94 OSHA inspections since Nov 29, 1989, resulting in 97 violations and $57,535 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.

58Serious

0Willful

9Repeat

30Other

Standard	Citations	Penalties
0620772102	5	$4,300
0620800107	3	$1,725
0240750102	3	$1,000
0650002001	2	$1,000
0620772308	2	$3,850
0620772106	2	$1,000
0248701103	2	$2,250
0620771202	2	$800
0620772201	2	$0
1550048002	2	$1,700

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#317403228	Jul 29, 2014	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#317320885	May 15, 2014	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#317274173	Apr 3, 2014	Referral	Partial	6	$4,800
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