Workplace safety enforcement data for 2 inspected facilities in WAHINGTON.
WAHINGTON, District of Columbia has 2 OSHA-inspected facilities with cumulative penalties totaling $3.6K. The city's average penalty of $1,800.00 is near the District of Columbia state average of $1,815.69. Federal investigators have documented 11 total citations across facilities in WAHINGTON.
Washington, D.C.'s OSHA enforcement landscape, while reflecting a smaller pool of inspections in this dataset, still highlights critical safety areas for local businesses. With two facilities inspected, total penalties reached $3,600, indicating that even limited enforcement actions result in financial consequences for non-compliance. This data underscores the importance of proactive safety measures for all employers in the District. The top employer identified in this dataset is WHITING TURNER - WALSH, JOINT VENTURE, a significant player in the construction industry. Their presence in the enforcement data is notable, given the inherent risks associated with large-scale construction projects and the heightened scrutiny they often face from regulatory bodies. The most common violation observed is 19260501, which pertains to 'Duty to have fall protection.' In plain English, this means employers failed to provide adequate safeguards to prevent workers from falling from elevated surfaces, a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities in construction. For both workers and employers in Washington, D.C., this data is crucial: it informs workers about prevalent risks and provides employers with actionable insights to prioritize fall protection, thereby fostering a safer working environment and avoiding costly penalties.
| # | Facility | Penalties | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WHITING TURNER - WALSH, JOINT VENTURE | $1.8K | 6 |
| 2 | VAUGHAN GROUP | $1.8K | 5 |