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Educational Services · Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of Puget Sound ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty21% serious
$1,600
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University of Puget Sound 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
21.4%
of violations were serious
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How University of Puget Sound compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows University of Puget Sound runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,600 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 University of Puget Sound.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FINLANDIA UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CITY OF WEST HAVEN P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAS CHARTER SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BRIDGEWATER-RAYNHAM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAIRPORT CSD MARTHA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BALTIMORE COUNTY PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHENANGO VALLEY CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOLLEY CSD ELEMENTAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHITTENANGO CSD HIGH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SCHROON LAKE CSD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSIDAD INTERAME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPARTA TOWNSHIP PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BAINBRIDGE GUILFORD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SENECA FALLS CSD MYN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STAUNTON CITY SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOE SAMUEL J. TIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DELHI CSD DELAWARE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7University of Puget …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
University of Puget Sound has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

University of Puget Sound in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, University of Puget Sound sits at penalty rank #642 of 856 penalized establishments ($1,600 assessed).

How University of Puget Sound Compares

University of Puget Sound's 7.00 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-05-04

Last Inspection

2011-09-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $800 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

21.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

78.6% 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

$1,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How University of Puget Sound compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric University of Puget Sound Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 14 5.7
Total Penalty $1,600 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for University of Puget Sound, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,600 here).

Hennepin Technical College $1,600 MN CDS Tractor Trailer Training $1,614 VA Upr $1,575 PR San Leandro Unified School District $1,625 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Episcopal School of Jacksonville, INC. 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL Finlandia University 2 insp. Hancock, MI City of West Haven Public Schools 2 insp. West Haven, CT Mas Charter School 2 insp. Albuquerque, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
2 inspections $1,600
CDS Tractor Trailer Training
Woodford, VA
2 inspections $1,614
Upr
Aguadilla, PR
3 inspections $1,575
San Leandro Unified School District
San Leandro, CA
2 inspections $1,625

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What to do with this record

Use University of Puget Sound's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 University of Puget Sound safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, University of Puget Sound's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 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 University of Puget Sound have? ▼
University of Puget Sound has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,600.
How many OSHA inspections has University of Puget Sound had? ▼
University of Puget Sound has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-04 and the most recent on 2011-09-19. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for University of Puget Sound? ▼
University of Puget Sound has been assessed $1,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does University of Puget Sound have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. University of Puget Sound 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 University of Puget Sound operate in? ▼
University of Puget Sound 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 University of Puget Sound rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, University of Puget Sound ranks #80,356 (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 University of Puget Sound's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
University of Puget Sound's total OSHA penalty of $1,600 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN is a similar educational services employer with $1,600 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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