Establishment profile
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
926 ELM ST, CHENEY, WA, 99004
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY has accumulated 31 OSHA violations across 17 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $12,955 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 86 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
76% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $12,955 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296-27-031(1) | 1 | 1 | $4,800 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
| 296-800-15030 | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2019 |
| 29 CFR 0245.652102 | 1 | 1 | $1,105 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 0620.5415 | 1 | 1 | $975 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 296-800-11005 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2021 |
| 29 CFR 0620.541308 | 1 | 1 | $825 | Jul 1996 | Jul 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0242.051101 A | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560507 B 01 | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jul 1995 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 8652.0010 | 1 | 1 | $350 | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 0450.025507 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
| 29 CFR 0450.047504 E | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
| 296-841-20005(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 |
| 296-876-15005(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
| 29 CFR 8003.1010 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 0620.772704 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8002.601001 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 0450.034504 B | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 |
| 29 CFR 8003.2005 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 |
| 29 CFR 0450.030502 D | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
| 29 CFR 0450.007503 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 6113 within WA. Peer group: 86 employers. This establishment has 31 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2006 | CARDIOVASC SYSTEM,HEART ATTACKFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541620 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES. Last action: 2024-04-30. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-28 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 2021-01-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-02-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-01-03 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2017-11-15 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $4,800 | |
| 2011-08-03 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-04-13 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-04-17 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $350 | |
| 2006-05-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-09-20 | Referral | 5 | 2 | $200 | |
| 2004-10-15 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-09-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-06-10 | Complaint | 2 | — | $825 | |
| 1995-04-18 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $1,400 | |
| 1993-07-26 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-05-18 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $2,080 | |
| 1993-01-28 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 31 violations and $12,955 in total penalties.
- How does EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.
- Has EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.