Establishment profile
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
2790 TAYLOR AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
EIN 916000562
Summary
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY has accumulated 48 OSHA violations across 20 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $16,755 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 86 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety and OFLC visa and labor certification (historical) records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
55% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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 · 23 citations in this view · $16,755 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0620.013002 A | 3 | 3 | $240 | Mar 1991 | Apr 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0247.500701 | 2 | 2 | $825 | Jan 1992 | Jun 1996 |
| 296-865-20010(3) | 1 | 1 | $6,120 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 296-800-16040 | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
| 296-800-16020 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | May 2017 | May 2017 |
| 29 CFR 0240.002001 A | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | Aug 1996 | Aug 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0248.100901 B | 1 | 1 | $880 | Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0621.450304 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0621.450302 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0620.710906 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 0620.311202 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 296-800-15020 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 296-800-16005 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 296-841-20005(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
| 296-27-03101(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 |
| 296-800-15035 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2017 | May 2017 |
| 29 CFR 0247.350301 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1997 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 0248.100706 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0248.100501 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0241.100506 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 |
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 WA. Peer group: 86 employers. This establishment has 48 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
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 3,791 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 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. 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 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTERN WASHINGTON 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 WASHINGTON 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)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorRECRUITING SERVICES - WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYcontract · Last action 2025-06-30$136,152
- Department of CommercePROVIDE AN ECOTOXICOLOGY WET LAB FACILITY FOR CONDUCTING SUBLETHAL 6PPD-Q TOXICITY STUDIES IN STEELHEAD AND PROVIDE THE STEELHEAD HUSBANDRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS DATE OF AWARD THROUGH OCTOBER 31,contract · Last action 2025-05-21$84,317
- Peace CorpsIGF::CT::IGF STRAT CONTRACT, WESTERN WASHINGTON U, 2015-2016contract · Last action 2020-06-03$60,597
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::CT::IGF:: COMPILE THIRA REPORT FOR FEMA PREPAREDNESS DIVISION.contract · Last action 2015-12-08$36,836
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::CT::IGF CONSTRUCT CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE REPORTS FOR WA AND ORcontract · Last action 2016-10-20$29,717
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2017-07-18$16,705
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF DISASTER SUPPLY KIT MARKET ANALYSIScontract · Last action 2017-07-18$12,349
- Peace CorpsWESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY STRATEGY CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2012-08-06$10,500
- Peace CorpsSTRATEGY CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2011-09-08$10,500
- Peace CorpsSTRATEGY CONTRACT, WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYcontract · Last action 2010-06-23$10,500
- Peace CorpsSTRATEGY CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2009-07-08$10,500
- Peace CorpsSTRATEGY CONTRACT - WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 08/09contract · Last action 2008-07-07$10,000
- Peace CorpsPROFESSIONAL CAMPUS RECRUITMENT SERVICES THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ESTABLISH AN ONSITE CAMPUS RECRUITMENT OFFICE TO ASSIST WITH RECRUITING APPLICANTS FOR THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE WITH THE PEACE CORPScontract · Last action 2021-11-02$9,261
- Department of Health and Human ServicesACTIGRAPHY TRAININGcontract · Last action 2023-03-29$6,000
- Department of the InteriorCORE SAMPLE ANALYSIS.contract · Last action 2020-06-05$5,180
- Department of the InteriorIGF::CT::IGF DATA COLLECTION AND EVALUATIONcontract · Last action 2014-08-14$5,000
- Department of Homeland SecuritySECTOR SEATTLE VTS SITE LOCATED AT SHANNON PT.contract · Last action 2007-11-30$2,200
- Department of Homeland SecurityELECTRICAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE SECTOR SEATTLE'S VESSEL TRAFFIC CENTER- SHANNON POINT RADAR SIGHT. USCG TAX EXEMPT B239641 PAYMENT MADE QUARTARLY IN ARREARS OCTOBER 1, 2006 -SEPTEMBER 30, 2007contract · Last action 2008-06-02$928
- Department of CommerceCOLLECT AND ANALYZE WATER SAMPLEScontract · Last action 2008-05-02$16
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 611310 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. Last action: 2025-06-30. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $6,120 | |
| 2024-09-03 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $5,400 | |
| 2023-01-11 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-04-10 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $1,800 | |
| 2005-03-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-06-28 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-07-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-08 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-08-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-04-15 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-09-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-06-19 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | |
| 1996-06-14 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-12-14 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $1,705 | |
| 1995-12-14 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-12-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-10-03 | Complaint | 12 | 5 | $440 | |
| 1991-10-03 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-01-14 | Complaint | 12 | 6 | $100 |
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 WESTERN WASHINGTON 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 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY has 20 OSHA inspections on record with 48 violations and $16,755 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY's self-reported DART rate is 0.53 compared to an industry average of 0.6.