GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY — a colleges, universities, and professional schools facility located at 800 FLORIDA AVENUE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $46,092.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-13.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.3 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.7 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Significant Violation status. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $46,092.00 is more than 25.2× the national average of $1,831.95 for facilities in the Education sector (NAICS 611310). This sector encompasses 10,394 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $19.0M.
State Context: Within DC, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,873 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,815.69.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 20, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 2024. Of the 13 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $46,092.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,545.54 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Gallaudet University reveals a systemic collapse of fundamental life safety and emergency preparedness protocols,
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What OSHA violations was GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY cited for?
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY received 13 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $46,092.00. The inspection opened on 2024-03-13.
How much was GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $46,092.00 against GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY in WASHINGTON, DC. Average per citation: $3,545.54.
Is GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY has a risk score of 25 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools facilities is $1,831.95. This facility penalty of $46,092.00 is above the industry average.