Establishment profile
NORWICH UNIVERSITY
158 HARMON DRIVE, NORTHFIELD, VT, 05663
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
NORWICH UNIVERSITY has accumulated 27 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $67,104 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 20 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORWICH UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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 · 22 citations in this view · $67,104 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 V. S. A. ? 223(A) | 2 | 1 | $13,053 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 2 | 2 | $814 | Jul 1987 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 II | 1 | 1 | $10,151 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $7,252 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $7,252 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $5,801 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $5,801 | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $5,762 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D09 I | 1 | 1 | $5,762 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A03 | 1 | 1 | $3,456 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1450 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B01 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0502 I03 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 I | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 B05 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0030 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2023 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0034 A | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2009 | Feb 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0502 I04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1450 E03 VII | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 6113 within VT. Peer group: 20 employers. This establishment has 27 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORWICH 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 NORWICH UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 NORWICH UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORWICH UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in VT — for NORWICH 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 NORWICH 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.). 9 cases · 8 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-CA-374830 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2025 | — | Open | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-368410 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2025 | Feb 2026 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-344367 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2024 | Jan 2025 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-342217 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | Aug 2024 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-341259 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | May 2024 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-341205 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | May 2024 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-341193 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | May 2024 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-340802 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-RC-337932 | Representation election | Mar 2024 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
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
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)
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). 2 facilities · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORWICH UNIVERSITY 158 HARMON DR · NORTHFIELD, VT, 05663 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 2 | 1 | 0 | — | Jun 2026 | View → |
NORWICH UNIVERSITY 15 HARMON DRIVE · NORTHFIELD, VT, 05663 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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 contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 611310 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. Last action: 2026-05-04. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-14 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $14,980 | |
| 2022-11-23 | Complaint | 9 | 8 | $50,124 | |
| 2014-01-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-11-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-02-10 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-12-29 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $500 | |
| 1995-05-24 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | |
| 1987-01-06 | Complaint | 6 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in colleges, universities, and professional schools within VT, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BENNINGTON COLLEGEBENNINGTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGEMIDDLEBURY — 2 federal enforcement records
- JOHNSON STATE COLLEGEJOHNSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGEBENNINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNIVERSITY OF VERMONTBURLINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- MIDDLEBURY COLLEGERIPTON — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORWICH 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 NORWICH UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- NORWICH UNIVERSITY has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 27 violations and $67,104 in total penalties.
- How does NORWICH UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORWICH UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.