Establishment profile
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
737 N 5TH STREET 3 RD FLOOR LAB 302, RICHMOND, VA, 23219
Operated by Virginia Commonwealth University · 1 of 2 establishments
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 36 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 22nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 109 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 58th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.1-51.1.D | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 6113 within VA. Peer group: 109 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 3.
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 10,471 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 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2017 | Amputated,Caught Between,Door,Finger | 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 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH 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 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY. 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 Health and Human ServicesPOTENTIAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC AGENTS TO INDUCE IMMUNOTOXICITYcontract · Last action 2012-11-30$4,399,145
- Department of Health and Human ServicesMEDICATION DISCOVERY USING RAT MODELS OF RELAPSEcontract · Last action 2015-06-16$4,314,430
- Department of Health and Human ServicesPRECLINICAL MEDICATIONS DISCOVERY AND ABUSE LIABILITY TESTING FOR NIDAcontract · Last action 2015-08-18$3,617,395
- Department of Health and Human ServicesPRECLINICAL MEDICATIONS DISCOVERY&ABUSE LIABILITY TESTING FOR NIDAcontract · Last action 2021-12-15$3,616,334
- Social Security AdministrationNATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT--TO PROVIDE TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE WIPA PROGRAM. DEVELOP/MANAGE WEBSITE; INITIAL TRAINING, MANUAL DEVELOPMENT & DISTRIBUTION, INITIAL TRAINING CLASSES.--REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT.contract · Last action 2009-12-22$1,514,976
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES. (VCU)contract · Last action 2014-02-20$1,452,476
- Social Security AdministrationTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO THE BASS, TICKET CALL CENTER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON WORK INCENTIVES AND RETURN TO WORK STRATEGIES.contract · Last action 2013-05-20$1,386,879
- Social Security AdministrationWORK INCENTIVES PLANNING & ASSISTANCE (WIPA) NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS. -- SS00-10-60005. INITIAL TASK ORDER REQUEST FOR OPTION YEAR 1 (INCLUDES ON-GOING ACTIVITIES).contract · Last action 2011-08-10$1,296,698
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES. (VCU)contract · Last action 2015-09-28$1,082,998
- Social Security AdministrationPROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR WIPA PROGRAM. THIS REQUISITION IS TO EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 1 OF CONTRACT NUMBER SS00-07-60050. THIS REQUISITION ALSO IS FOR ONGOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, UPDATING AND MAINTAINING THE NTC WEBSITE AND UPDATING THE INITIAL TRAINING MANUAL.contract · Last action 2009-03-13$1,075,040
- Department of DefenseMEDICAL SUPERVISORY SUPPORT SERVICEScontract · Last action 2012-12-03$1,028,381
- Social Security AdministrationTRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS NATIONWIDE.contract · Last action 2012-01-04$890,823
- Department of Health and Human ServicesMEDICATION DISCOVERY USING RAT MODELS OF RELAPSE TO DRUG SELF-ADMINISTRATIONcontract · Last action 2010-11-22$646,465
- Social Security AdministrationTRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS UNDER WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING&ASSISTANCE (WIPA) NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT SS00-10-60005contract · Last action 2011-08-26$543,557
- Department of Health and Human ServicesOTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICEScontract · Last action 2015-03-12$499,982
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEEScontract · Last action 2015-01-08$469,319
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES. (VCU)contract · Last action 2015-02-20$410,842
- Department of Defense200612!000761!9700!H92239!USSOCOM, USASOC !H9223906P0187 !A!N! !Y! ! !20060908!20070914!105300446!105300446!105300446!N!VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSI!737 N 5TH ST !RICHMOND !VA!23219!67000!760!51!RICHMOND !RICHMOND (CITY) !VIRGINIA !+000000100866!N!N!000000000000!Q999!OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES !S1 !SERVICES !000 !NOT DISCERNABLE !541710!E! !9! ! ! ! ! !99990909!D! ! !A! !D!N!J!1!001! ! !C!N!Z! ! !Y!V!N! ! ! ! ! !A!A!000!A!A!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !contract · Last action 2009-08-13$355,956
- Department of DefensePRECEPTOR SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2013-09-17$316,115
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES. (VCU)contract · Last action 2014-03-24$287,412
- Social Security AdministrationVIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT--PO#SS00-07-60050, OPTION YEAR 2--MULTIPLE CONTRACTS PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING, ONSITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISITS, AND SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES FOR THE WIPA PROGRAM.contract · Last action 2009-06-29$269,894
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES. (VCU)contract · Last action 2014-04-07$256,521
- Social Security AdministrationWIPA SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DEVELOPMENTcontract · Last action 2008-07-23$238,438
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF TRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BASS CONTRACTOR AND COMMUNITY PARTNERScontract · Last action 2013-08-28$209,089
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF TRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CALL CENTER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.contract · Last action 2013-08-06$197,814
- Social Security AdministrationTRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEcontract · Last action 2012-07-30$175,923
- Social Security AdministrationWORK INCENTIVES PLANNING&ASSISTANCE (WIPA) NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS. -- SS00-10-60005contract · Last action 2011-07-07$174,397
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES. (VCU)contract · Last action 2014-02-26$172,201
- Department of DefenseBASE PERIODcontract · Last action 2011-01-12$170,000
- Social Security AdministrationVCU PROVIDES TRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS NATIONWIDE. PO# SS00-10-60005contract · Last action 2012-06-29$161,809
- Social Security AdministrationTRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS NATIONWIDE.contract · Last action 2012-01-04$139,067
- Social Security AdministrationWORK INCENTIVES PLANNING&ASSISTANCE (WIPA) NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS. -- SS00-10-60005contract · Last action 2011-04-22$138,321
- Social Security AdministrationWORK INCENTIVES PLANNING&ASSISTANCE (WIPA) TRAININGcontract · Last action 2011-03-25$135,001
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF TAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEEScontract · Last action 2013-11-11$128,221
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES (VCU)contract · Last action 2013-06-04$127,984
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEEcontract · Last action 2013-08-21$120,562
- Social Security AdministrationINITIAL TRAINING CLASSEScontract · Last action 2008-10-16$111,990
- Social Security AdministrationWIPA TRAININGcontract · Last action 2008-01-29$102,507
- Department of Health and Human ServicesTAS::75 0600::TAS COMPUTATIONAL STUDY OF LUNG DEPOSITION ORALLY INHALED DRUG PRODUCTScontract · Last action 2010-09-15$99,329
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF OTHER FUNCTIONS NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY PARTNERScontract · Last action 2013-02-14$99,192
- Social Security AdministrationVIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT-- CONTRACT NUMBER SS00-07-60050.contract · Last action 2012-04-25$92,400
- Social Security AdministrationWIPA INITIAL TRAININGcontract · Last action 2008-06-02$90,996
- Social Security AdministrationNATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT--TO PROVIDE TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE WIPA PROGRAM. DEVELOP/MANAGE WEBSITE; INITIAL TRAINING, MANUAL DEVELOPMENT & DISTRIBUTION, INITIAL TRAINING CLASSES.--REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT.contract · Last action 2010-03-17$90,587
- Social Security AdministrationTRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS NATIONWIDE.contract · Last action 2011-11-17$88,756
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES. (VCU)contract · Last action 2014-02-24$88,745
- Social Security AdministrationNATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING&TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES (VCU)contract · Last action 2012-08-23$88,104
- Social Security AdministrationIGF::OT::IGF NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - SS00-10-60005 - PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA GRANTEES. (VCU)contract · Last action 2014-10-09$85,999
- Social Security AdministrationWORK INCENTIVES PLANNING&ASSISTANCE (WIPA) NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT - TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WIPA PROJECTS. -- SS00-10-60005 (TASK ORDER REQUEST FOR ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE FROM 12/2010 AND 01/2011)contract · Last action 2010-12-07$81,856
- Social Security AdministrationWIPA TASK ORDER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEcontract · Last action 2008-09-30$80,605
- Department of Veterans AffairsRESEARCH STUDY CSP #468 PARKINSON'S DISEASEcontract · Last action 2008-10-01$80,300
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541990 - ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES. Last action: 2021-12-15. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-21 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-07-07 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Virginia Commonwealth University.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Virginia Commonwealth University across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- LONGWOOD UNIVERSITYFARMVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITYRICHMOND — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITYNORFOLK — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Virginia Commonwealth University, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITYRICHMOND, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Virginia Commonwealth University, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $0 in total penalties.
- How does VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY's self-reported DART rate is 0.59 compared to an industry average of 0.6.