SSA PACIFIC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SSA PACIFIC — a marine cargo handling facility located at PIER A M/V FOREST TRADER, LONGVIEW, WA 98632 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $87,296.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-06-22.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $87,296.00 is more than 20.6× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488320). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
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 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 29, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 1, 2019. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $43,648.00 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.
The enforcement action against SSA Pacific underscores a high-gravity failure in maritime safety protocols, particularly regarding the structural
This facility's $87,296 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488320 industry in WA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,867.
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What OSHA violations was SSA PACIFIC cited for?
SSA PACIFIC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $87,296.00. The inspection opened on 2016-06-22.
How much was SSA PACIFIC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $87,296.00 against SSA PACIFIC in LONGVIEW, WA. Average per citation: $43,648.00.
Is SSA PACIFIC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SSA PACIFIC has a risk score of 18 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Marine Cargo Handling facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $87,296.00 is above the industry average.