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The government awards contracts to companies with histories of misconduct such as contract fraud and environmental, ethics, and labor violations. In the absence of a centralized federal database listing instances of misconduct, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is providing such data. We believe that it will lead to improved contracting decisions and public access to information about how the government spends hundreds of billions of taxpayer money each year on goods and services. Report an instance of misconduct »
Washington Group International
Washington Group International provides integrated engineering, construction, and management services for businesses and governments worldwide. With more than $3 billion in annual revenue, the company has approximately 24,000 employees around the world working in power, environmental management, defense, oil and gas processing, mining, industrial facilities, transportation, and water resources. In May 2007, URS Corporation acquired Washington Group International in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $2.6 billion. The company is now named the Washington Division of URS Corporation.
Federal Contract $: $ 95.0m
Total Number of Instances: 4
Total Misconduct dollar amount: $ 1.6m
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Instances of Misconduct
1. Violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
In October 2003, Washington Group settled allegations that the company "breached certain fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 USC § 301 et. seq.)". According to a 2005 SEC 10-K filing, a charge of $3,480 was recorded for settlement costs and legal expenses.... more»
2. Violating Nuclear Safety Requirements (Idaho National Environmental and Engineering Lab)
On October 31, 2003, the Department of Energy's Office of Environment, Safety and Health announced a proposed civil penalty of $55,000 to Washington Group International (WGI) for "violating federal nuclear safety requirements associated with the procurement of and inspection documentation for glovebox components [at the Idaho National Environmental and Engineering Laboratory]...WGI was cited for failing to properly establish adequate surveillance and oversight for the work."... more»
3. Release of Nerve Agent at the Johnson Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal Facility
On May 26, 2004, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with the U.S. Army and its contractor, Washington Group International. Under the settlement, WGI will pay $51,699 "for the August 2002 release of a nerve agent at the Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System facility...The EPA found that the Army and its contractor failed to maintain and operate the facility to minimize the possibility of a release, and failed to implement the contingency plan during an imminent emergency situation."... more»
4. Racial Harassment and Retaliation
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled with Washington Group International, Inc. for $1.5 million dollars and injunctive relief on behalf of African American workers who were allegedly subjected to racial harassment and retaliation at the Sithe Mystic Power Plant construction project in Everett, Mass., which WGI managed as general contractor from 2001 to 2003. The EEOC charged that WGI created a racially hostile work environment for African American employees that included racially offensive language and graffiti, failed to take appropriate steps to remedy the discriminatory conduct, and targeted the victims for retaliatory measures, including termination.... more»
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