Establishment profile
WASHINGTON COLLEGE
300 WASHINGTON AVENUE, CHESTERTOWN, MD, 21620
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
WASHINGTON COLLEGE has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $3,035 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 80th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 52 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WASHINGTON COLLEGE 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 19 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $3,035 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0453 B02 V | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,235 | Jan 1993 | Jan 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | May 1983 | May 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | May 1983 | May 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | May 1983 | May 1983 |
| 29 CFR 0912.3302 A03 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 5040.5 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 5040.5 D | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 5040.5 E | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 5040.6 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1983 | May 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1983 | May 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1983 | May 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1983 | May 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H04 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1983 | May 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C03 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1983 | May 1983 |
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 6113 within MD. Peer group: 52 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WASHINGTON 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 WASHINGTON COLLEGE. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 1992 | E GI V,ELECTRICAL,ELECTROCUTED,LIGHTING FIXTURE,GROUND FAULT,EQUIPMENT GROUNDING,ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR,EQUIPMENT APPROVALFatality | 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 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 WASHINGTON COLLEGE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WASHINGTON COLLEGE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MD — for WASHINGTON COLLEGE, 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 WASHINGTON COLLEGE 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.). 3 cases · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-RM-355120 | Representation election | Nov 2024 | Jan 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RC-322397 | Representation election | Jul 2023 | Jan 2025 | Closed | Region 05, Baltimore, Maryland |
| 05-RC-318094 | Representation election | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WASHINGTON COLLEGE 300 WASHINGTON AVENUE · CHESTERTOWN, MD, 21620 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 1 | 0 | — | Aug 2025 | View → |
WASHINGTON COLLEGE SCIENCE DIV & MAINT · CHESTERTOWN, MD, 21620 | 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 criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WASHINGTON COLLEGE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGF DATA DIGITIZATION FOR FROZEN 1990 SOIL DATAcontract · Last action 2019-06-12$55,280
- Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR WILL REAR ZEBRAFISH EMBRYOS AND EXPOSE THE LARVAE TO ORGANOPHOSPHORUS PESTICIDES (OPPS) (E.G., DIAZINON, CHLORPYRIFOS, DFP, AND/OR PARATHION). FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO OPPS FOR DIFFERENT DURATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR WILL DETERMINE THE CONCENTRATION AND TIME RESPONSE CURVE FOR EACH OPP AND DETERMINE AN LCT50. THE CONTRACTOR WILL ALSO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF OXIMES (E.G., 2-PAM, MINA) AND ANTICONVULSANTS (E.G., DIAZEPAM, MIDAZOLAM). THE CONTRACTOR WILL INITIALLY EXPOSE THE LARVAE FOR 60 SECONDS IN SIX (6) TO 24-WELL PLATES IN TRIPLICATE. FOLLOWING INITIAL EXPOSURE, THE LARVAE WILL BE MONITORED BY VIDEO AT SEVERAL TIME-POINTS WITHIN 48 HOURS POST-EXPOSURE TO ASSESS BOTH VIABILITY AND BEHAVIOR (E.G., STARTLE RESPONSE). DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF THE INITIAL EXPOSURE THE LENGTH AND CONCENTRATION OF EXPOSURE SHALL BE VARIED. THE CONTRACTOR WILL EUTHANIZE THE LARVAE FROM EACH EXPERIMENT AND SEND TO USAMRICD FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL PERFORM COMPARABLE ASSESSMENTS OF VIABILITY AND BEHAVIOR USING ADULT FISH. THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE LIVE ZEBRAFISH LARVAE OF VARIOUS AGES TO USAMRICD FOR TESTING.contract · Last action 2019-03-07$24,916
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 561410 - DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES. Last action: 2019-06-12. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-07-31 | Complaint | 8 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-07-06 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | |
| 1992-10-19 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $1,235 | |
| 1983-06-22 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-04-18 | Accident | 9 | 3 | $450 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WASHINGTON 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is WASHINGTON COLLEGE's OSHA violation history?
- WASHINGTON COLLEGE has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $3,035 in total penalties.
- How does WASHINGTON COLLEGE's safety record compare to its industry?
- WASHINGTON COLLEGE operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.
- Has WASHINGTON COLLEGE had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving WASHINGTON COLLEGE.