Establishment profile
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
1903 W MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 10 years of recorded history, with $13,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 81st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 100 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) 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
60% 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $13,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408.10722(1) | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 408.15443(4) | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 |
| 408.15411(A) | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | May 2017 | May 2017 |
| 408.22311(1) | 1 | 1 | $500 | May 2017 | May 2017 |
| 408.10721(3) | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| 408.10015(4) | 1 | 1 | — | May 2017 | May 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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 6113 within MI. Peer group: 100 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTERN MICHIGAN 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 WESTERN MICHIGAN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | Climbing on Ladder,Descending,Descending Ladder,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fracture,Glass,Ladder,Rib,Stair | 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 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 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTERN MICHIGAN 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 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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). 4 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 1903 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE · KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 2 | 4 | 0 | — | Apr 2026 | View → |
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 1501 BLAKESLEE ST · KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 4601 CAMPUS DR · KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 4717 CAMPUS DR · KALAMAZOO, MI, 49008 | 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 WESTERN MICHIGAN 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 TransportationMODIFYING SEATBELT USE WITH IN-VEHICLE TECHNOLOGYcontract · Last action 2011-06-30$582,306
- Department of Health and Human ServicesAUDIOMETRIC TEST FREQUENCYcontract · Last action 2016-10-27$493,508
- Department of TransportationNEW CONTRACT: "APPLICATION OF TRANSIMS FOR HWY WORK ZONES: TRAVEL PATTERN AND MOBILITY IMPACTS"contract · Last action 2011-01-20$378,602
- Department of TransportationTHE EFFECTS OF HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT ON DRIVER COMPLIANCE TO PEDESTRIAN RIGHT OF WAY LAWScontract · Last action 2011-02-15$311,484
- Department of TransportationPILOT TEST OF STRATEGIES TO REDUCE ALCOHOL IMPAIRED PEDESTRIAN CRASHEScontract · Last action 2011-02-17$294,697
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF STUDY TO ASSESS RESPONSE OF MIDDLE EAR MUSCLEcontract · Last action 2020-11-09$144,904
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2009-09-29$100,426
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF YEAR 3 W912HZ-17-2-0006 U433F60contract · Last action 2020-03-17$82,497
- Department of TransportationHVE ON DRIVER COMPLIANCE TO PEDESTRIAN YIELD RIGH OF WAY LAW/FOLLOW UP IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2014-09-16$73,759
- Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: ADHC 1358 EXPENDITURES FY 18-1, OCTOBER 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017contract · Last action 2018-10-30$71,610
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF EXPRESS REPORT: 1358 EXPENDITURES FOR 1ST QTR. FY17.contract · Last action 2017-09-30$70,608
- Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: FY19 1ST AND 2ND QTRcontract · Last action 2019-07-01$70,452
- Department of DefenseU438180 BLUFF DEWATERING PROJECTcontract · Last action 2011-09-30$54,177
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2010-09-22$53,271
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2009-09-30$52,860
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF EXPRESS REPORT: ADULT DAYCARE SERVICES 10/1/2015 TO 03/31/2016contract · Last action 2017-01-12$49,964
- Department of Health and Human ServicesMEASURE THE NOISE-BAND TO PURE-TONE TRANSFER FUNCTION UNDER CIRCUMAURAL HEADPHONEScontract · Last action 2011-08-17$49,961
- Department of Veterans AffairsADHC SERVICEScontract · Last action 2012-09-30$48,470
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF NVCAF THEATER RENTALcontract · Last action 2019-09-30$31,721
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF DEVELOP EXPERIMENTAL DESING AND ANALYSIS METHODS FOR MEMC.contract · Last action 2014-09-09$30,666
- Department of AgricultureTWO INTER-BASED MODULES THAT COMPRISE BEHAVIORS THAT USDA RECOMMENDS TO PREVENT PREGNANT WOMEN FROM CONTRACTING LISTERIOSIS AND TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN FROM CONTRACTING FOODBORNE ILLNESScontract · Last action 2008-08-27$30,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsADHC SERVICEScontract · Last action 2011-09-30$25,868
- Department of Veterans AffairsEXPRESS REPORT: FY20 1ST QTRcontract · Last action 2019-10-01$25,285
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF EXPRESS 1358 EXPENDITURE POSTINGcontract · Last action 2012-10-01$23,720
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2008-06-05$20,943
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF EXPRESS REPORT: ADULT DAYCARE SERVICES 04/01/2015 TO 06/24/2015contract · Last action 2015-06-24$18,260
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2008-02-07$17,923
- Department of Veterans AffairsADHC SERVICEScontract · Last action 2009-10-01$16,272
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF!8503134108!OTHER EDUCATIONcontract · Last action 2016-04-15$15,000
- Department of DefenseCERTIFICATION REPORTS FOR RECYCLINGcontract · Last action 2012-08-16$15,000
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2008-08-19$10,959
- Department of DefenseESA TUITION AND FEES FOR AFROTC STUDENTScontract · Last action 2008-08-19$10,959
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2009-06-04$5,170
- Department of DefenseMARKET/ TECHNICAL REPORTcontract · Last action 2010-09-21$4,860
- Department of Veterans AffairsCOLLEGE COURSEcontract · Last action 2010-12-15$4,722
- Department of the Interiorcontract · Last action 2009-06-05$4,000
- Department of TransportationBEHAVIORAL SAFETY RESEARCH FOR TRAFFIC SAFETYcontract · Last action 2016-05-04$2,500
- Department of the TreasuryTRNG SPACE AND AV COST FOR RA CPEcontract · Last action 2009-06-30$950
- Department of Veterans AffairsIGF::OT::IGF ADULT DAYCARE SERVICES KALAMAZOO MI LOCALITYcontract · Last action 2021-03-25$0
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF!8503101367!OTHER EDUCATIONcontract · Last action 2016-04-15$0
- Department of Veterans AffairsADHC SERVICEScontract · Last action 2014-10-01$0
- Department of CommerceDEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPTIMIZATION OF NEW OPTICAL TWEEZERS INSTRUMENTATION, AND SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR ASSEMBLY IN THE INSTRUMENT...contract · Last action 2009-01-16$0
- Department of Defensecontract · Last action 2010-02-04$-65,500
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541720 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES. Last action: 2021-03-25. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-30 | Referral | 4 | 4 | $6,300 | |
| 2021-04-15 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-03-01 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $2,300 | |
| 2016-05-23 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | |
| 2016-02-18 | Planned | 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 WESTERN MICHIGAN 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.
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- What is WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $13,600 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.