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Bates Technical College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bates Technical College ranks #63,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious
$3,640
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bates Technical College in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,640. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bates Technical College 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, WCCCD in Detroit, MI is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#63,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bates Technical College compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bates Technical College runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,640 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Bates Technical College.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.53.368.811.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF CAMDEN - CRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STATE OF OREGON UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OREGON EPISCOPAL SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF SOMERS PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSITY OF CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE PENNSYLVANIA STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TENNESSEE STATE UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MONTGOMERY COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WESTCHESTER SD 92 1/…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RIVERHEAD CSD TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6V.I. DEPT. OF EDUCAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SENECA FALLS CSD FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO CITY SD SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DE ESC SUP GILBERTO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE TRUSTEES OF MOUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLAREMONT USD - EL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MICHIGAN STATE UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UC SANTA CRUZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Bates Technical Coll…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Bates Technical College has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Bates Technical College in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Bates Technical College sits at penalty rank #499 of 856 penalized establishments ($3,640 assessed).

How Bates Technical College Compares

Bates Technical College's 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-13

Last Inspection

2013-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,820

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,820 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,640

Current Penalty Amount

$3,640

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Bates Technical College compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bates Technical College Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 11 5.7
Total Penalty $3,640 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,820 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bates Technical College, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,640 here).

Eastern Connecticut State University $3,640 CT Martin Community College $3,640 NC Cal State Chico $3,665 CA Elk Grove Unified School District $3,600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Camden - Cramer Elementary School 2 insp. Camden, NJ State of Oregon University of Oregon 2 insp. Charleston, OR Oregon Episcopal School 2 insp. Portland, OR Town of Somers Public Schools 2 insp. Somers, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
9 inspections $3,640
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC
2 inspections $3,640
Harley Brown Equestrian Inc
Portola Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
Don Graves Dba DC Enterprises
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
WCCCD
Detroit, MI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bates Technical College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bates Technical College's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bates Technical College have? ▼
Bates Technical College has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,640.
How many OSHA inspections has Bates Technical College had? ▼
Bates Technical College has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-13 and the most recent on 2013-03-13. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bates Technical College? ▼
Bates Technical College has been assessed $3,640 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bates Technical College have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bates Technical College has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Bates Technical College operate in? ▼
Bates Technical College operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bates Technical College rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bates Technical College ranks #63,688 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Bates Technical College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bates Technical College's total OSHA penalty of $3,640 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, WCCCD in Detroit, MI is a similar educational services employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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