SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE — a junior colleges facility located at 3410 W FORT GEORGE WRIGHT DR SPOKANE FALLS CAMPUS, SPOKANE, WA 99224 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $58,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-06-07.
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 2.3 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $58,500.00 is more than 31.9× the national average of $1,831.95 for facilities in the Education sector (NAICS 611210). This sector encompasses 10,394 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $19.0M.
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 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 2, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 4, 2014. 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 per-citation average of $19,500.00 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.
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This facility's $58,500 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 611210 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,344.
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What OSHA violations was SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE cited for?
SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $58,500.00. The inspection opened on 2013-06-07.
How much was SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $58,500.00 against SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE in SPOKANE, WA. Average per citation: $19,500.00.
Is SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE has a risk score of 47 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Junior Colleges facilities is $1,831.95. This facility penalty of $58,500.00 is above the industry average.