This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Washington State University Safety Record

Pullman, WA · Educational Services

C

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 08/20/2009

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Washington State University in Pullman, Washington has 62 workplace safety violations across 30 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $4,295 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1990 to 2009.

Washington State University, located in Pullman, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 62 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,295.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

62 Violations
30 Inspections
9 Serious
$4,295 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
50 ($0)
Serious?
9 ($3,455)
Repeat?
3 ($840)
0620.0130 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1995
0620.5411 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1995
0240.0040 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
0240.0060 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1998
0620.7715 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $12,130 in penalties for Washington State University, later reduced to $4,295 — a 65% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1551.7629 OSHA Standard
5 citations
3050.0020 OSHA Standard
4 citations
0620.8001 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1551.7609 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,040
0620.5411 OSHA Standard
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/20/2009 Referral? Pullman, WA 0 $0
03/12/2009 Referral? Pullman, WA 1 $450
10/07/2003 Planned? Pullman, WA 3 $840
10/17/2000 Planned? Pullman, WA 4 $700
07/20/1999 Complaint? Pullman, WA 0 $0
07/20/1999 Complaint? Pullman, WA 0 $0
04/21/1999 Referral? Pullman, WA 1 $0
05/20/1998 Planned? Pullman, WA 3 $0
05/20/1998 Planned? Pullman, WA 1 $0
05/05/1998 Unprogrammed Related? Pullman, WA 0 $0
04/22/1998 Complaint? Pullman, WA 3 $0
04/22/1998 Complaint? Pullman, WA 2 $0
04/21/1998 Referral? Pullman, WA 1 $0
06/11/1996 Complaint? Pullman, WA 14 $0
06/11/1996 Referral? Pullman, WA 4 $0
07/06/1995 Complaint? Pullman, WA 1 $0
07/06/1995 Complaint? Pullman, WA 0 $0
03/16/1995 Planned? Pullman, WA 1 $0
03/16/1995 Planned? Pullman, WA 0 $0
03/16/1995 Planned? Pullman, WA 2 $0
03/16/1995 Planned? Pullman, WA 1 $0
06/21/1994 Complaint? Pullman, WA 8 $1,040
04/01/1994 Complaint? Pullman, WA 0 $0
04/02/1993 Unprogrammed Related? Pullman, WA 1 $0
03/16/1993 Planned? Pullman, WA 4 $0
02/09/1993 Planned? Pullman, WA 0 $0
06/16/1992 Planned? Pullman, WA 1 $1,105
09/24/1991 Complaint? Pullman, WA 6 $160
12/01/1990 Complaint? Pullman, WA 0 $0
08/06/1990 Planned? Pullman, WA 0 $0

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