FERRELLGAS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FERRELLGAS — a petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations and terminals) facility located at 426 23RD ST. S.E., PUYALLUP, WA 98372 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-10-03.
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 2.6 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 $21,200.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424720). 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 99th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 March 19, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 21, 2015. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,200.00 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 $2,355.56 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at the Ferrellgas Puyallup terminal underscored a fundamental breakdown in the facility’s mechanical
This facility's $21,200 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424720 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,845.
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What OSHA violations was FERRELLGAS cited for?
FERRELLGAS received 9 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,200.00. The inspection opened on 2014-10-03.
How much was FERRELLGAS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,200.00 against FERRELLGAS in PUYALLUP, WA. Average per citation: $2,355.56.
Is FERRELLGAS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FERRELLGAS has a risk score of 8 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 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $21,200.00 is above the industry average.