U HAUL OF LAKEWOOD
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, U HAUL OF LAKEWOOD — a truck, utility trailer, and rv (recreational vehicle) rental and leasing facility located at 11748 PACIFIC HWY SOUTH, TACOMA, WA 98499 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-07-30.
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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $200.00 is 94% below the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 532120). 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 50th percentile among 126,183 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,683.96.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 5 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 August 22, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2012. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $200.00 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.