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WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$3,195
penalties
40
viol.
16
insp.

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

PHYSICAL PLANT/WWU, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Inspections
16
Jan 1991 to Mar 2005 · 8 safety, 8 health
Violations
40
across 16 inspections
Penalties on record
$3,195
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 17Willful 0Repeat 0Other 23

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Inspection records

Dec 14, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115410656$04 viol.

Inspection #115410656

Dates

Opened
Dec 14, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Feb 26, 1996
Closed
Aug 1, 1996

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
State government
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
4,477
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
Old Main 345, Bellingham, WA 98225
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010010620013002
OSHA citation code: 0620013002 A
Other210$0$0Apr 27, 1996--
010020620541105
OSHA citation code: 0620541105 B
Other220$0$0Apr 27, 1996--
010030240750102
OSHA citation code: 0240750102 B
Other120$0$0Jul 31, 1996--
010040620800108
OSHA citation code: 0620800108 A 01
Other110$0$0May 12, 1996--
Dec 14, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115222853$1,7057 viol.

Inspection #115222853

Dates

Opened
Dec 14, 1995
Closing Conference Date
May 31, 1996
Closed
Dec 20, 1996

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
State government
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
4,477
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,705
Penalties on Record
$1,705
Site Address
Old Main 345, Bellingham, WA 98225
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 (7 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A0248100901
OSHA citation code: 0248100901 B
Serious34$880$880Dec 15, 1996--
01001B0248100903Serious54$0$0Jul 13, 1996--
01001C0248100501
OSHA citation code: 0248100501 C
Serious14$0$0Jul 13, 1996--
01002A0247500701Serious31$825$825Dec 15, 1996--
01002B0248100706Serious11$0$0Dec 15, 1996--
020010241100506
OSHA citation code: 0241100506 A
Other14,477$0$0Sep 11, 1996--
020020247500307Other24$0$0Jul 13, 1996--
Dec 1, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115431587$00 viol.

Inspection #115431587

Dates

Opened
Dec 1, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Jan 23, 1995
Closed
Jan 23, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
State government
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,640
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Commissary/University Warehouse, Bellingham, WA 98225
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.

Oct 3, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#111454245$03 viol.

Inspection #111454245

Dates

Opened
Oct 3, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Jan 8, 1992
Closed
Nov 13, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
State government
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,400
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
513 Main St Ms: 9011, Bellingham, WA 98225
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010010240007302Other12$0$0Jan 8, 1992--
010020247500701Other12$0$0Jan 8, 1992--
010030241101704Other150$0$0Mar 3, 1992--
Oct 3, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#111363362$20012 viol.

Inspection #111363362

Dates

Opened
Oct 3, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Oct 25, 1991
Contested
Jan 23, 1992
Final Order
Jun 2, 1992
Closed
Jul 8, 1993

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,600
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
5 serious, 7 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$960
Penalties on Record
$200
Site Address
513 Main St Ms: 9011, Bellingham, WA 98225
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 (8 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010010621450302Serious34$360$100Jul 30, 1992Jan 23, 1992Jun 2, 1992
01002A0621450304Serious34$360$100Jun 19, 1992Jan 23, 1992Jun 2, 1992
01002B0621452102Serious34$0$0Jun 19, 1992Jan 23, 1992Jun 2, 1992
01002C0621452303Serious34$0$0Jun 19, 1992Jan 23, 1992Jun 2, 1992
01002D0621452502Serious22$0$0Jun 19, 1992Jan 23, 1992Jun 2, 1992
010030620013002
OSHA citation code: 0620013002 A
Other11$240$0Jan 18, 1992Jan 23, 1992Jun 2, 1992
020010620711701Other11$0$0Feb 10, 1992Jan 23, 1992Jun 2, 1992
020020620711703Other11$0$0Feb 10, 1992Jan 23, 1992Jun 2, 1992

Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jan 14, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#111360095$10012 viol.

Inspection #111360095

Dates

Opened
Jan 14, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Feb 19, 1991
Contested
Apr 5, 1991
Final Order
Oct 1, 1992
Closed
Oct 19, 1993

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,600
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
6 serious, 6 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,700
Penalties on Record
$100
Site Address
513 Main St Ms: 9011, Bellingham, WA 98225
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 (8 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A0620710906Serious38$1,300$50Apr 29, 1991Apr 5, 1991Oct 1, 1992
01001B0620711703
OSHA citation code: 0620711703 A
Serious15$0$0Feb 19, 1991Apr 5, 1991Oct 1, 1992
01001C0620711303Serious18$0$0Apr 29, 1991Apr 5, 1991Oct 1, 1992
01002A0620311202Serious6100$2,400$50May 29, 1991Apr 5, 1991Oct 1, 1992
01002B0620311206
OSHA citation code: 0620311206 A 05
Serious12$0$0May 29, 1991Apr 5, 1991Oct 1, 1992
01002C0620311206
OSHA citation code: 0620311206 B
Serious18$0$0May 29, 1991Apr 5, 1991Oct 1, 1992
02001620.7005Other615$0$0Apr 3, 1992Apr 5, 1991Oct 1, 1992
02002620.5415Other15$0$0Apr 30, 1992Apr 5, 1991Oct 1, 1992

Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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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.

Standards cited

06200130023 citations · $0
06205411052 citations · $0
06207117032 citations · $0

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

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