AVISTA CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AVISTA CORPORATION — a electric power distribution facility located at 506 N 7TH AVENUE, OTHELLO, WA 98848 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-05-31.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,600.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221122). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 21, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 24, 2008. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,600.00 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 $5,866.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Avista Corporation’s Othello facility underscores a troubling lack of continuity in its
This facility's $17,600 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,363.
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What OSHA violations was AVISTA CORPORATION cited for?
AVISTA CORPORATION received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,600.00. The inspection opened on 2007-05-31.
How much was AVISTA CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,600.00 against AVISTA CORPORATION in OTHELLO, WA. Average per citation: $5,866.67.
Is AVISTA CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AVISTA CORPORATION has a risk score of 19 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Electric Power Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $17,600.00 is above the industry average.