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Univ of Washington, Tacoma

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Univ of Washington, Tacoma has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,707
of 100,495 penalized employers

Univ of Washington, Tacoma in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Univ of Washington, Tacoma 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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, Fox Creek Junior High School in Bullhead City, AZ is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
23%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Univ of Washington, Tacoma compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Univ of Washington, Tacoma runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Univ of Washington, Tacoma

The federal enforcement record for Univ of Washington, Tacoma in Tacoma, WA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 4.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (37.5%) 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 $2,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,000. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-02-03 to 2013-10-18, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-03

Last Inspection

2013-10-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Univ of Washington, Tacoma compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Univ of Washington, Tacoma Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 8 5.7
Total Penalty $2,000 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $1,198
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Univ of Washington, Tacoma safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Univ of Washington, Tacoma's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Univ of Washington, Tacoma have? ▼
Univ of Washington, Tacoma has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Univ of Washington, Tacoma had? ▼
Univ of Washington, Tacoma has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-03 and the most recent on 2013-10-18. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Univ of Washington, Tacoma? ▼
Univ of Washington, Tacoma has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Univ of Washington, Tacoma have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Univ of Washington, Tacoma has 3 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 Univ of Washington, Tacoma operate in? ▼
Univ of Washington, Tacoma 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 Univ of Washington, Tacoma's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Univ of Washington, Tacoma's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fox Creek Junior High School in Bullhead City, AZ is a similar educational services employer with $0 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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