Establishment profile
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE
1600 MAPLE ST, LONGVIEW, WA, 98632
611210 — Junior Colleges
Summary
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE has accumulated 66 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $15,220 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 47 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and OFLC visa and labor certification records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 6112 within WA. Peer group: 47 employers. This establishment has 66 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE. 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 LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE. 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 LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-05 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-06-04 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-06-21 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | |
| 2004-12-22 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $1,400 | |
| 2003-12-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-05-17 | Complaint | 13 | 9 | $1,300 | |
| 2000-06-06 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $240 | |
| 1999-02-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-09-24 | Planned | 28 | 10 | $8,330 | |
| 1993-05-21 | Complaint | 9 | 1 | $1,040 | |
| 1992-05-04 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-07-25 | Complaint | 8 | 1 | $1,910 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE 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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Frequently asked
- What is LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE's OSHA violation history?
- LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 66 violations and $15,220 in total penalties.
- How does LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE's safety record compare to its industry?
- LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE operates in the junior colleges industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.1.