Establishment profile
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2041 GEORGIA AVE., NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20060
622110 — General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
EIN 471541599
Summary
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $5,605 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 25 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 4 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, 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
38% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 6 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $5,605 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 2 | 2 | $2,575 | Nov 2007 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0136 A | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0138 A | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 IV | 1 | 1 | $480 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
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 6221 within DC. Peer group: 25 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 48 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 HOSPITAL. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 2 violations · $4,626 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Dec 2004 | 1 | 2 | 1 | $4,626 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 2 cases · 2 violations · $4,626 in backwages · 2 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 – Apr 2008 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Jul 2003 – Dec 2004 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | FLSA | 2 | 1 | $4,626 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in DC — for HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 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 HOSPITAL 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.). 73 cases · 71 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-CB-385657 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2026 | — | Open | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-384940 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2026 | — | Open | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RC-384689 | Representation election | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-381462 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-367329 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2025 | — | Open | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-364417 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2025 | — | Open | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-363248 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2025 | — | Open | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-351953 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2024 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-351884 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2024 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-312569 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2023 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-309910 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2023 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-308533 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2022 | Jul 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-301775 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2022 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-301273 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-295941 | Unfair labor practice | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-294957 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2022 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-293283 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-285113 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2021 | Aug 2023 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-282112 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2021 | Feb 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-281232 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2021 | Feb 2022 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-275725 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2021 | May 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-275703 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2021 | May 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-275698 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2021 | May 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-275689 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2021 | May 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-274750 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2021 | Apr 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-274760 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2021 | Apr 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-271980 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2021 | Apr 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-271975 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2021 | Apr 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-271950 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2021 | Apr 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-268299 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-266421 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2020 | Nov 2021 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-265484 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-265446 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-216033 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2018 | May 2018 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-213638 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-213078 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-213073 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2018 | Apr 2018 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166736 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166814 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166809 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166808 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Mar 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166773 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166763 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166741 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166727 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166720 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166719 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166718 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-166713 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-150690 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-146292 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-146272 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RC-142145 | Representation election | Dec 2014 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-122271 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2014 | Apr 2014 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-104458 | Unfair labor practice | May 2013 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-080616 | Unfair labor practice | May 2012 | Jun 2012 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-075116 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2012 | Apr 2012 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-074499 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-064450 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Feb 2012 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-060503 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-060500 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-060497 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-035926 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2010 | Jan 2011 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-035854 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2010 | Aug 2010 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-035584 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2010 | Mar 2012 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-035251 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-035173 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-035170 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-035124 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-034357 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2008 | Nov 2010 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-034248 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2008 | May 2008 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-034172 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2008 | Sep 2008 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-CA-033882 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Dec 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 HOSPITAL. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · $7,500 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP. 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW · WASHINGTON, DC, 20060 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 9 | 2 | 2 | $7,500 | Mar 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF INMATE MEDICAL EXPENSEScontract · Last action 2019-02-13$693,324
- Department of JusticeMEDICAL SERVICES FOR INMATEScontract · Last action 2021-07-28$360,565
- Department of JusticeMEDICAL EXPENSES FOR INMATEScontract · Last action 2019-07-03$307,997
- Department of JusticeMEDICAL SERVICES FOR INMATEScontract · Last action 2021-01-22$233,587
- Department of JusticeMEDICAL SERVICES FOR INMATEScontract · Last action 2020-09-29$138,496
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF INMATE MEDICAL EXPENSEScontract · Last action 2019-02-06$110,131
- Department of JusticeINMATE MEDICAL EXPENSEScontract · Last action 2019-10-02$34,525
- Department of JusticeINMATE MEDICAL EXPENSEScontract · Last action 2019-02-13$31,130
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATEcontract · Last action 2014-01-30$20,952
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATEcontract · Last action 2014-01-30$18,032
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF MEDICAL CARE FOR INMATE PROVIDEDcontract · Last action 2014-03-13$12,971
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATEcontract · Last action 2014-01-30$9,897
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF MEDICAL CARE FOR INMATE PROVIDEDcontract · Last action 2014-03-13$5,756
- Department of JusticeIGF::OT::IGF MEDICAL CARE FOR INMATE PROVIDEDcontract · Last action 2014-03-13$5,753
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 622110 - GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS. Last action: 2021-07-28. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-31 | Complaint | 1 | — | $480 | |
| 2012-05-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-12-03 | Complaint | 5 | 5 | $3,825 | |
| 2007-11-16 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | |
| 2006-08-30 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-10-28 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-06-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-11-10 | Referral | 0 | — | $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 HOSPITAL 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 HOSPITAL's OSHA violation history?
- HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $5,605 in total penalties.
- How does HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL's safety record compare to its industry?
- HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL operates in the general medical and surgical hospitals industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.1. HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 2.1.