317741224 - WESTERN CONSTRUCTION LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 317741224 - WESTERN CONSTRUCTION LLC — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at AT OR NEAR 6201 SE MONROE ST TO 10836 SE 73RD CT, MILWAUKIE, OR 97222 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $84,964.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-07-17.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $84,964.00 is more than 23.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within OR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 104,887 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $770.71.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 16, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 29, 2025. Of the 3 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 per-citation average of $28,321.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

Western Construction LLC’s enforcement record reflects a high-gravity failure to manage fundamental excavation hazards, characterized by a blatant disregard for trenching safety protocols. The assessment of a Willful violation under 1926.652(a)(1) carries significant legal weight, signaling that management either acted with intentional disregard for OSHA requirements or demonstrated plain indifference to employee safety by allowing work in unprotected trenches. This Willful designation, coupled with a penalty exceeding $79,000 for a single instance, is substantially higher than industry averages for NAICS 237110 and indicates an egregious level of non-compliance. The interplay between the cited standards reveals a systemic breakdown in the facility’s safety culture rather than an isolated oversight. By failing to provide both adequate protective systems and a safe