PACIFIC WEST

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PACIFIC WEST — a offices of real estate agents and brokers facility located at 29 CRESCENT KEY, BELLEVUE, WA 98006 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-02-06.

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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $37,050.00 is more than 11.6× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531210). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.

State Context: Within WA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 May 11, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 6, 2007. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $37,050.00 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 $2,058.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

The inspection of Pacific West’s Bellevue facility revealed a comprehensive breakdown in fundamental industrial hygiene protocols, specifically regarding asbestos management during what appears to have been a renovation or remediation project. While the NAICS code suggests a real estate office environment, the sheer volume of "Serious" violations under Washington’