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Goucher College

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Goucher College has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$3,140
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#67,943
of 100,495 penalized employers

Goucher College in Towson, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,140. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Goucher College 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Jewish University in Los Angeles, CA is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,150 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
32%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Goucher College compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Goucher College sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,140 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Goucher College

The federal enforcement record for Goucher College in Towson, MD includes 3 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $6,575 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,140 - a 52.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,047. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-02-02 to 2025-04-24, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-02-02

Last Inspection

2025-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,047

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,047 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$6,575

Current Penalty Amount

$3,140

Penalty Reduction

52.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,435 from the initial assessment of $6,575. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Goucher College compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Goucher College Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $3,140 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,047 $1,198
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3 inspections $3,145
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0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $3,150
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
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4 inspections $3,120
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goucher College safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Goucher College's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Goucher College have? ▼
Goucher College has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,140.
How many OSHA inspections has Goucher College had? ▼
Goucher College has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-02 and the most recent on 2025-04-24. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Goucher College? ▼
Goucher College has been assessed $3,140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,575 (a 52.2% reduction).
Does Goucher College have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Goucher College has 4 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 Goucher College operate in? ▼
Goucher College operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does Goucher College's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Goucher College's total OSHA penalty of $3,140 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Jewish University in Los Angeles, CA is a similar educational services employer with $3,150 in current penalties.

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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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