WA317942424 - MARPAC CONSTRUCTION LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WA317942424 - MARPAC CONSTRUCTION LLC — a construction facility located at 4505 42ND AVE SW & SW OREGON, SEATTLE, WA 98144 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $133,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-09-26.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $133,500.00 is more than 37.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 6 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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. 3 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 March 23, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 19, 2017. Of the 6 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 $22,250.00 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 record for Marpac Construction LLC reveals a profound breakdown in crane safety management and operational oversight. The assessment of three distinct willful violations, each carrying a substantial $42,000 penalty, signifies that the employer either acted with intentional disregard for safety regulations or demonstrated plain indifference to worker protection. These willful citations specifically targeted failures in crane signaling and operator communication protocols, which are critical for preventing catastrophic structural collapses or unintended load drops in dense urban construction environments like Seattle. By bypassing these mandatory safety checks, the firm exposed ground crews and the public to high-gravity strike and crush hazards. The penalty total of $133,500 is significantly higher than the industry average for residential construction, reflecting the severity of the systemic failures identified. The pattern of violations suggests that this was not an isolated incident of human error, but rather a fundamental collapse of the facility’s safety culture. The inclusion of serious violations regarding forklift safety and general safety program requirements further underscores a broader failure to implement a functional Accident Prevention Program (APP). For compliance professionals, this record serves as a case study in how the absence of rigorous administrative controls over specialized equipment operations can lead to maximum regulatory exposure and life-threatening jobsite conditions.