D W BRIGGS CO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, D W BRIGGS CO — a lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panel merchant wholesalers facility located at 219 12TH ST SE, PUYALLUP, WA 98372 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $790.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-12-28.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $790.00 is 85% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423310). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 69th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 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 February 27, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 9, 2011. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $790.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $790 penalty is higher than 38% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423310 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,132.
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What OSHA violations was D W BRIGGS CO cited for?
D W BRIGGS CO received 11 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $790.00. The inspection opened on 2010-12-28.
How much was D W BRIGGS CO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $790.00 against D W BRIGGS CO in PUYALLUP, WA. Average per citation: $71.82.
Is D W BRIGGS CO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, D W BRIGGS CO has a risk score of 15 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 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $790.00 is below the industry average.