Establishment profile
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
2244 10TH STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
HOWARD UNIVERSITY has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 51 years of recorded history, with $1,200 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 21 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HOWARD UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
22% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 6113 within DC. Peer group: 21 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 0.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HOWARD 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 HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in DC — for HOWARD UNIVERSITY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other HOWARD UNIVERSITY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 29 cases · 24 ULP · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-CA-322696 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2023 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-320797 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2023 | Dec 2024 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-296491 | Unfair labor practice | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-291868 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-291828 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-287500 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2021 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-287490 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2021 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-274850 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2021 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-249191 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2019 | Jan 2020 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-213731 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2018 | Nov 2018 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-210548 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2017 | Jan 2018 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RC-208474 | Representation election | Oct 2017 | Dec 2017 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-203028 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-201954 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-198821 | Unfair labor practice | May 2017 | Jun 2017 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-192363 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2017 | Apr 2017 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-191295 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2017 | Feb 2017 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-164445 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-154034 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-153758 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-150866 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2015 | Jul 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-150784 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2015 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-150758 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2015 | Oct 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-150689 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-145035 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2015 | Jul 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RC-123970 | Representation election | Mar 2014 | May 2014 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-UC-112890 | UC | Sep 2013 | Oct 2013 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-UC-000402 | UC | Sep 2008 | May 2009 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RC-016255 | Representation election | Aug 2008 | Sep 2008 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-17 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-06-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-08-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-02-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-08-20 | Complaint | 6 | 6 | $1,200 | |
| 1990-01-22 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-05-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-05-20 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-12-12 | Complaint | 2 | — | $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 HOWARD UNIVERSITY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 HOWARD UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- HOWARD UNIVERSITY has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $1,200 in total penalties.
- How does HOWARD UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- HOWARD UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.