University of Washington Safety Record
Seattle, WA · Educational Services
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 07/29/2014
According to OSHA enforcement records, University of Washington in Seattle, Washington has 97 workplace safety violations across 94 inspections, with 58 classified as serious and $57,535 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1989 to 2014.
About This Safety Record
University of Washington, located in Seattle, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 97 violations on file, 58 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $57,535.
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Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2014 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/15/2014 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/03/2014 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 6 | $4,800 |
| 02/05/2013 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/04/2013 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/22/2012 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 06/01/2012 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/02/2009 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 2 | $0 |
| 01/29/2009 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 2 | $0 |
| 10/17/2008 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/27/2008 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 2 | $4,500 |
| 06/04/2008 | Accident? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 02/06/2008 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 3 | $9,000 |
| 07/27/2007 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 4 | $12,000 |
| 04/16/2007 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/02/2007 | Accident? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,100 |
| 03/16/2006 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/07/2005 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/26/2005 | Follow-Up? | Seattle, WA | 2 | $2,000 |
| 05/10/2005 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/04/2005 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 6 | $630 |
| 01/20/2004 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/02/2003 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/02/2003 | Unprogrammed Related? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/03/2002 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 11/22/2002 | Accident? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/02/2002 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 4 | $2,400 |
| 06/02/2002 | Accident? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/07/2002 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 10/24/2001 | Unprogrammed Related? | Seattle, WA | 3 | $2,000 |
| 10/23/2001 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/12/2001 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/15/2001 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 4 | $3,000 |
| 07/27/2001 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/06/2001 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 06/07/2001 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 01/09/2001 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 12/11/2000 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/05/2000 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/19/2000 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/02/2000 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/15/2000 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/12/2000 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 2 | $0 |
| 01/07/2000 | Accident? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/28/1999 | Unprogrammed Related? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/28/1999 | Unprogrammed Related? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/23/1999 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/04/1999 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/30/1998 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/17/1998 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 12 | $3,650 |
| 04/24/1998 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/10/1998 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/26/1997 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/26/1997 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/16/1997 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/12/1997 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/24/1997 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 02/05/1997 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/24/1997 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/09/1997 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/23/1996 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/28/1996 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/25/1995 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/11/1995 | Accident? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/23/1995 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/20/1995 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 02/06/1995 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 5 | $250 |
| 12/09/1994 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 12/08/1994 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 3 | $1,175 |
| 10/05/1994 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 8 | $50 |
| 09/06/1994 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/21/1994 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/22/1993 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/15/1993 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/15/1993 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/15/1993 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 4 | $100 |
| 05/19/1993 | Programmed Related? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,000 |
| 02/10/1993 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 4 | $1,625 |
| 12/22/1992 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/18/1992 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 4 | $1,700 |
| 10/20/1992 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 2 | $1,105 |
| 10/14/1992 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/05/1992 | Planned? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/28/1992 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 2 | $200 |
| 09/25/1991 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 3 | $3,000 |
| 03/15/1991 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 02/20/1991 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/23/1991 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/04/1991 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/11/1990 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/10/1990 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/31/1990 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/21/1990 | Referral? | Seattle, WA | 1 | $250 |
| 11/29/1989 | Complaint? | Seattle, WA | 0 | $0 |
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